In conversation with us, Plaza explains how his film rescues the remarkable feat of František Suchý and his son, who hid the ashes of more than 2,000 deportees, among them Enric Moner, whose identity was usurped decades later by the false survivor Enric Marco.

“Taking part in the San Sebastian Film Festival gives us the opportunity to bring this story to light, and spreading its message could mark a turning point.”. Director Oier Plaza Gartzia arrives at the @sansebastianfes festival with ‘Ashes’. Interview:

In ‘Natura fugit’, Jesús Mari Lazkano transforms the Mer de Glace glacier into a mirror of time and of our own relationship with nature. The documentary will premiere in the Zinemira section of the San Sebastian Festival. Interview:

The film pays tribute to poet and bertsolari Pello Mari Otaño, a key figure in Basque culture, and seeks to bring his life and legacy closer to younger generations.

“My greatest motivation for making a film about Pello Mari Otaño was to give the new generations of the Basque Country the tools to connect with him”. Patxi Bisquert presents ‘The Shadow Of The Ombú’ at the @sansebastianfes, included in Zinemira. ▶️

🎬 'Daniela Forever' (Nahikari Ipiña): “Nacho has a very enthusiastic audience because he always challenges expectations”. Interview:

🎬 'Breaking Walls' (Borja Cobeaga): “I believe it’s a film about change". Interview:

🎬 'Itoiz Summer Sessions' (Larraitz Zuazo, Ainhoa Andraka and Zuri Goikoetxea): "Although the film is about a 1970s band from Euskal Herria, it contains many universal themes". Interview:

🎬 'Jone, batzuetan' (Sara Fantova): "For me, it was essential that Basque had a prominent place, both within the film and in Basque cinema as well as cinema in general". Interview:

🎬 'Pheasant Island' (Asier Urbieta): “The film begins with the exchange of sovereignty and a body on the island: which state will take responsibility?”. Interview:

This year, the Zinemira section at the @sansebastianfes features five films that have already screened at festivals and had their cinema releases, and which you can now enjoy again on the big screen. Don’t miss the chance to rediscover these Basque productions!.

After winning the Best Film Award in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival and confirming its participation in the San Sebastian Film Festival, the film continues to garner recognition and international acclaim. A wonderful piece of news for our cinema! 👏🏻.

🎞️ ‘The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo’, a Basque co-production, to represent Chile at the Oscars!🤩. The debut feature by director Diego Céspedes, co-produced by Basque company Irusoin, has been selected to represent Chile at the most prestigious awards in international cinema.

📰 Agustina Macri (‘Queen Of Coal’): “I believe the film seeks compassion, tolerance, love and respect for those who choose a different path.”. Interview:

📹 Helena Taberna (‘The Story Of Us’): "I’m really pleased with how ‘Us’ is being received, and I want to take the time to enjoy this process, the emotions and reflections it’s sparking in audiences". Interview:

📰 Arantxa Echevarría (‘Undercover’): “For us, it was crucial to speak about this part of our recent history to ensure it is not forgotten and does not happen again”. Interview:

📰 Julio Medem (‘8’): “If ‘8’ is watched without thinking, only feeling, it ignites something deep within”. Interview:

📹 Albertina Carri ('White Roses, Fall!’): “The San Sebastián Festival feels like a second home; all my films have been shown there”. Interview:

Basque cinema will take centre stage in the Made in Spain section of the hashtag#73SSIFF with five unmissable productions. Want to discover what lies behind each project? . We’ll tell you in our interviews!.

“With ‘Go!azen’, I believe we’ve helped people speak Basque beyond the classroom”. ‘Basque producer Xabi Zabaleta is celebrating the premiere at the Velodrome of the first episode of the new season of ‘Go!azen’ at the @sansebastianfes. ℹ️ Interview: