22 Award-Winning Spanish Films from 2017
22 titles
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100 MetersMovie · 2016 · 108m · Comedy, DramaThis is the true story of a Spanish man living with Multiple Sclerosis who sets out to complete an Ironman triathlon: a 3.8-kilometer swim, 180-kilometer bike ride, and 42-kilometer run. Doctors had told him he couldn't manage even 100 meters.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 2
JulietaMovie · 2016 · 98m · Drama, RomanceThe film follows Julieta through three decades, beginning with a hopeful 1985 and culminating in 2015, when her life seems shattered and she teeters on the edge of losing her mind.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 3
The Chosen OnesMovie · 2015 · 105m · DramaFourteen-year-old Sofia is deeply in love with Ulises, but their connection leads her into a prostitution ring in Mexico. To help her escape, Ulises must find someone to take her place. Based on the novel by Jorge Volpi, the story unfolds within the world of teenage prostitution.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 4
ElleMovie · 2016 · 131m · Drama, ThrillerWhen Michèle, the CEO of a gaming software company, is attacked at home by a stranger, she's determined to maintain control of her carefully structured world. She navigates family issues while simultaneously being pursued by her stalker in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 5
I, Daniel BlakeMovie · 2016 · 100m · DramaA middle-aged carpenter, now reliant on government assistance following a work injury, finds his life intersecting with a single mother facing similar circumstances.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 6
The Open DoorMovie · 2016 · 84m · DramaThis drama tells the story of Rosa, who unknowingly inherited her career from her mother, Antonia. Antonia believes she is Sara Montiel, creating disruption in their lives. Rosa’s difficult work is compounded by her family’s unusual history.
An unexpected arrival offers Rosa a chance to escape her unhappiness and find happiness. The film explores family, love, and self-discovery as Rosa tries to break free from her past.
It's a moving look at one woman's journey to find happiness amidst a vibrant, unconventional family. As Rosa faces hardship and hope, the film suggests that happiness can be found in surprising places.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3 - 7
The One-Eyed KingMovie · 2016 · 83mDuring a protest, David, a riot police officer, injured Nacho, a protester, causing him to lose an eye. They unexpectedly meet at a dinner party.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.8 - 8
OzzyMovie · 2016 · 90m · Animation, FamilyOzzy, a gentle beagle, faces a disruption when his family departs for an extended journey, leaving him behind. The catch? Dogs aren't permitted. Unable to take Ozzy with them, the Martins choose Blue Creek, a luxurious dog spa, as the next best option.IMDb 5.2TMDB 6.1 - 9
GraffitiMovie · 2016 · 30mEdgar and his dog explore the deserted remains of a once-great city. Returning home one day, Edgar discovers the name "Anna" spray-painted on his wall. He becomes consumed by the mystery of who Anna is.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 10
The Distinguished CitizenMovie · 2016 · 118m · Comedy, DramaNobel Prize winner Mr. Mantovani, who has consistently avoided major awards, agrees to visit his native Argentina – the source of inspiration for his entire body of work. He soon discovers that accepting this visit was a terrible mistake. The real world begins to intrude on his fiction when he encounters people directly inspired by his novels.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 11
SceneryMovie · 2016 · 11mThe world presents itself as beautiful, yet the people within it are deeply flawed.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 12
1898: Our Last Men in the PhilippinesMovie · 2016 · 130m · War, Drama, HistoryIn 1898 Philippines, fifty Spanish soldiers arrive in the village of Baler to reestablish a fort. With the war against Filipinos and their American allies nearing defeat, the small garrison faces an eleven-month siege and ultimately becomes the last to surrender.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 13
Bla Bla BlaMovie · 2015 · 3mRiding along in a carpool is unpredictable; you never know who you'll encounter.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8 - 14
The Olive TreeMovie · 2016 · 96m · Drama, ComedyFor generations, Alma’s family has made olive oil in Spain's Castellón. But industry changes have forced them into mass poultry production. Her grandfather, who hasn't spoken in years, is deeply saddened and has lost his appetite. His sons are frustrated with him, but Alma understands his grief. He mourns a thousand-year-old olive tree the family had to sell to cover debts – a common occurrence in Castellón. Determined that her grandfather can find peace, Alma embarks on a difficult journey to find the tree and bring it back to their orchard before it’s too late.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 15
Birdboy: The Forgotten ChildrenMovie · 2015 · 76m · Animation, Drama, FantasyOn an island ravaged by environmental disaster, teenagers Birdboy and Dinki plan their escape. Birdboy isolates himself, disconnecting from the world. Dinki embarks on a perilous sea journey, hoping to persuade Birdboy to join her.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 16
On the RoofMovie · 2015 · 11mA group of Spanish boys secretly watch a woman sunbathing from a rooftop. Their voyeuristic pleasure is complicated by the unexpected appearance of another man, nude and nearby.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9 - 17
A Monster CallsMovie · 2016 · 108m · Fantasy, Adventure, FamilyTwelve-year-old Conor meets a mysterious tree monster who offers him guidance as he struggles with his mother's serious illness and experiences bullying at school.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 18
The Fury of a Patient ManMovie · 2016 · 92m · ThrillerJose, a reserved man, begins to court Ana, a cafe worker. However, she remains oblivious to his motives, which extend beyond simple romantic interest.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 19
GeniusMovie · 2016 · 104m · History, DramaNew York, 1920s. Max Perkins, a renowned literary editor, is responsible for launching the careers of iconic authors like Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a massive, 1,000-page manuscript by an unknown writer arrives on his desk, Perkins believes he has found a true literary prodigy.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 20
TimecodeMovie · 2016 · 15m · Drama, Romance*Timecode* is a 2016 Spanish live-action short film by Juanjo Giménez. The story follows Luna and Diego, who work as parking lot security guards – Luna on the day shift and Diego at night. When Luna's boss asks her to look into a malfunctioning tail light, the situation unfolds. The film won the Short Film Palme d'Or at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in 2016 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 89th Academy Awards in 2017.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 21
May God Save UsMovie · 2016 · 127m · Thriller, Crime, DramaMadrid, summer 2011. The city is gripped by economic crisis and buzzing with the energy of the 15-M movement, all while 1.5 million pilgrims await the Pope. Amidst the heat and chaos, detectives Velarde and Alfaro investigate a series of murders. As they race against time to catch the killer, they begin to confront unsettling parallels between themselves and the perpetrator.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 22
SleepoverMovie · 2016 · 15mAfraid of losing her friends, Silvia organizes a sleepover. However, the gathering takes an unexpected turn when her house proves to be anything but a typical home.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3
