The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), scheduled for November 20–28, 2026, in Goa, has designated Spain as its Country of Honour. This designation features a specially curated selection of four contemporary Spanish films, offering audiences a glimpse into the creativity and evolving storytelling of Spanish cinema. The lineup includes premieres at the World, Asian, and Indian levels.
The films showcased are: 'Bitter Christmas (Amarga Navidad)' by two-time Oscar winner Pedro Almodóvar, which explores the risks of using personal experiences in filmmaking and is set for its India Premiere; 'Looking For Michael (Persiguiendo a Michael)' directed by Juana Macias, a comedy-drama about a young woman with Parkinson's disease, set for its World Premiere; 'The Bad Son (El Mal Hijo)', the directorial debut of Jaime Lorente, a poignant exploration of intergenerational trauma set for its Asia Premiere; and 'Trinidad' directed by Laura Alvea and José Ortuño, an action film about a young woman in the Wild West, also set for its World Premiere.
The festival encourages engagement on social media with the hashtags #IFFI2026 and #StoriesWithoutBorders and has invited accredited media to request interviews via iffi.mediadesk@pib.gov.in.
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