Creative Writing Masterclass with Ignacio Martínez de Pisón
As part of the ESFF 2023, we invite you to a Creative Writing Workshop with Ignacio Martínez de Pisón. Aside from being a laureated book author, Martínez de Pisón is also a successful screenplay writer. About Ignacio Martínez de Pisón Ignacio Martínez de Pisón (Zaragoza, 1960) has been living in Barcelona since 1982. He is... Read More
WINE TASTING EVENT. ESFF 2023
The Cervantes Chair, an extension of the Cervantes Institute in Manchester at the University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with the General Consulate of Spain in Edinburgh and the 2023 Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival, is organizing a wine tasting event featuring a selection of six wines from the prestigious Bodegas Martín Códax. The wine tasting will... Read More
10 years of Spanish cinema in schools
Free Films – available online across the UK A decade has passed since ESFF first appeared on the Scottish culture scene. During this time, we have organised many events for the young students studying Spanish as a foreign language. This October we will be continuing this initiative bigger and better than ever! We want to... Read More
Maixabel Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival
Jim Welsh Maixabel: Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival – Radio Summerhall Arts A welcome return to in-person showings for the Spanish Film Festival, making a triumphant start with an exceptional film that contains two exceptional performances. Iciar Bollain’s film, based on real life events, addresses the question of the possibility of finding forgiveness for a crime... Read More
Film REVIEW #ESFF: The King of All the World (2021)
Mix up reviews Film REVIEW #ESFF: The King of All the World (2021) – ★★★★ (mixuptheatre.com) Stewart – ★★★★ “At 89 years old Spanish director Carlos Saura brings this vibrant, energetic film to festivals including this year’s Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival. The film merges a rehearsal of a musical representing the violent past of Mexico... Read More
Una edición del Festival de Cine Español de Edimburgo para todos los gustos
6 October 2022 Edimburgo (R.Unido) 6 oct (EFE).- Los cines de Edimburgo vuelven a hablar castellano, desde hoy hasta final de mes, con el IX Festival de Cine Español de Edimburgo, una edición “apta para todos los gustos”, dijo a EFE su directora Marian Aréchaga, que incluye una degustación de la chef María José San... Read More
‘El Cover’ viaja al Festival de Cine Español de Edimburgo
By Rosa Llorca | 13 Sep 2022 ‘El Cover’ viaja al Festival de Cine Español de Edimburgo – EL TURISTA DIGITAL Puede parecer que detrás de una gran marca, de un gran destino turístico, no hace falta un trabajo serio de promoción. Nada más lejos. Independientemente del tipo de campañas que se hacen en la... Read More
Looking Violence in the Eye: Icíar Bollaín on Maixabel
As Maixabel – Icíar Bollaín’s drama about a victim of terrorism – opens Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival, we talk to the director about delegitimising violence, and second chances Article by Fernando García | 29 Sep 2022 Political drama Maixabel, the latest film from Edinburgh-based Spanish director Icíar Bollaín, explores a dark episode in her nation’s... Read More
David Trueba, director of ‘On this Side of the World’
As always, it was a great pleasure to travel to Edinburgh to present ‘On this Side of the World’. The discussion was very interesting, with very intelligent questions that reveal a very lively audience, and the festival was overflowing with films that comment on the times we live in. Thank you very much.”
Carol Rodríguez Colás, director of ‘Chavalas’
It has been a fantastic experience to see the reaction of the audience in Edinburgh towards the screening of the film ‘Chavalas’. It has been my first time presenting the film outside Spain (in person). The organisation has been excellent, and I feel very grateful for the invitation to the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival.
Santiago Bertrán, BA Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Warwick
I was honored to attend the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival in its 9th edition – this year in person, back at the magical site of the Edinburgh Filmhouse. What a wonderful way this festival has been to leave behind (if only briefly) the difficult times we have gone through. I was amazed at the level... Read More
Mariana Barassi, director of ‘Crónica de una tormenta’
I am infinitely grateful for your invitation to be part of your festival and to be able to show the film to such a wonderful audience, in a wonderful city. It has been an unforgettable experience. In these pandemic times in which we -women directors- have been very limited to have access to present our... Read More
José Cano, director of ‘A Conversation with Spain’
It has been a great few days in Edinburgh. I want to thank you and all the festival team for your kindness towards me and the film. Without your effort and help, ‘A Conversation with Spain’ would still be sleeping on the shelves of a film archive. What a great time I had with you... Read More
Professor Duncan Wheeler, Chair of Spanish Studies and Director of International Activities
A delightful opportunity to savour Spanish cinema with friends old and new in the centre of Edinburgh, a welcome antidote to challenging times. Expert programming and viable selection of invited guests and enthusiastic audiences have made the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival a reference point at national and international levels.”
Guillermo Benet, director of ‘The Blameless’
The ‘Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival’ has been a great experience. It is a close festival where the contact with the audience is maximized. It also allows you to share experiences with other Spanish filmmakers who premiere films at the same time as you. The venue where it takes place is perfect, with excellent facilities and... Read More
Bernabé Rico, director of ‘El inconveniente’
VIP treatment, great audience & curated films shown in a 1st class venue. That is all you can ask from a film festival and the ESFF hits it right on the mark. Congrats to organisers and sponsors that made this possible.”
ESFF’22 – 1st and 2nd Oct – Glasgow
Screening of The Volunteer, Q&A with Dr Guillem Colom- Montero and Savan Qadir and screening of Maixabel with pre-recorded intro by Icíar Bollaín (Director)
ESFF’22 – 4th Nov
Out in the open Intro and discussion by J. Carrasco and A. Grohman.
ESFF’22 – 4th Nov
School programme Zip and Zap and the Captain’s Island at Craigmillar Library Intro by Marían A. Aréchaga (curator) and Sonia Lopez (library staff)
ESFF’22 – 29th and 30th Oct
Maixabel Intro and Q&A by Icíar Bollaín (Director and Filmmaker)
ESFF’22 – 28th Oct
Unfinished Affairs Intro by Dr. José Saval
ESFF’22 – 16th Oct
Monkey Business Intro by Marian A. Aréchaga (Curator), José María Conde (Heriot Watt University) and Daniel Guzmán (Film Director and actor)
ESFF’22 – 15th Oct
Golden Balls and The Tit and the Moon Q&A Prof. Santiago Fouz Hernández (Professor at Durham University) and Dr. Fiona Noble (Lecture at Stirling University)
ESFF’22 – 15th Oct
Alcarrás Intro by Gustavo Herrera Taboada (Programming Assistant)
ESFF’22 – Monkey Business
Monkey Business Intro by Marian A. Aréchaga (Curator), José María Conde (Heriot Watt University) and Daniel Guzmán (Film Director and actor)
ESFF 2022 Portraits
Marian A. Aréchaga (Curator) Vicente Serva & Manuel Sánchez Martín (Directors) The Essence of Sustainability La Voluntaria Valentina Viso (Screenwriter) and Adrià Monés (producer) The Cover Gustavo Herrera Taboada (Programming Assistant) The way out Izaskun Arandia (Director) and Vicky Lee (actriz) The Way out Intro Dr. Hugo Lázara To Spanish Women. María Lejárraga Laura Hojman (Filmmaker)... Read More
ESFF’22 – 14th Oct
Jamón Jamón Intro by Prof. Santiago Fouz Hernández (Professor Durham University) Q&A Prof. Nuria Capdevila (Film Director and Professor Exeter University) and Prof. Santiago Fouz Hernández (Professor Durham University)
ESFF’22 – 13th Oct
To Spanish Women. María Lejárraga+ CartasVivas Intro by Prof. Nuria Capdevila (Film Director & Professor) and Laura Hojman (Film Director). Q&A Prof. Nuria Capdevila (Film Director & Professor), Tereza del Olmo (actriz) and Laura Hojman (Film Director) Photos: http://www.pakomera.com
ESFF’22 – 13th Oct
Cinema debate Guillermo Rojas (producer), Tereza del Olmo (actriz), Nuria Capdevilla (Dir. Prof.), Marian A. Aréchaga (curator), Paula Hojman (Film Director) and Student from Edinburgh University.
ESFF’22 – Jamón Jamón
Jamón Jamón Intro by Prof. Santiago Fouz Hernández (Professor Durham University) Q&A Prof. Nuria Capdevila (Film Director and Professor Exeter University) and Prof. Santiago Fouz Hernández (Professor Durham University)
