Cinerama

The coolest film and documentary series on the island was born with the premise of being a refuge for creative minds and independent filmmakers with bold proposals. This season, Cinerama returns with a selection of audiovisual pieces you shouldn’t miss.

EL MAL – JUANMA BAJO ULLOA
For lovers of thrillers with touches of horror, Juanma Baki surprises with this unsettling film about a journalist who receives an offer that’s hard to refuse: to achieve publishing success by writing about the greatest killer in history.

PEQUEÑOS CALVARIOS – JAVIER POLO
This ensemble comedy directed by Javier Polo tells the story of Carlo, an eccentric watchmaker who has the ability to alter other people’s lives when he repairs their watches. With sharp humor, the film offers a portrait of human obsessions.

EL ÚLTIMO ARREBATO – ENRIQUE LAVIGNE AND MARTA MEDINA
This documentary offers a look into the past and brings us closer to the story of Arrebato (1980) by Iván Zulueta, now a cult film in Spanish cinema. It is a dark piece whose story and backstory are closely intertwined.

SHORT FILM SESSIONS – INÉS DE LEÓN

LA MUÑECA VUDÚ
Lisa’s life has been plagued by misfortune. When she meets Lisa and Angie, they reveal they’ve seen a voodoo doll with her face. The trio sets out to destroy it—and her bad luck along with it.

LA BODA PERFECTA
This short places us on Teresa’s wedding day, where an argument with her sister erupts.

LIKE
Miranda Makaroff stars in this satire about obsession with “likes.” The protagonist is willing to do anything to gain approval.

FAME – GIACOMO ABRUZZESE & ANGELO MILANO
“Fame”: an urgent need to eat. This term gives its name to the Fame Festival, an event that brought urban artists from around the world to Grottaglie. This documentary takes us into the origins of the festival.