44 Films from the 2021 Goya Nominations
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The OccupantMovie · 2020 · 103m · Thriller, DramaFacing unemployment, a former executive must sell his apartment. Finding he still has the keys, he becomes fixated on the new family living there. Determined to reclaim his lost life, he resolves to take drastic measures.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 2
The InvisibleMovie · 2020 · 84mThree women, all the same age, navigate life with distinct approaches.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 3
BabyMovie · 2020 · 106m · Thriller, HorrorA young woman struggling with drug addiction and estranged from her wealthy family makes a devastating choice, selling her newborn baby to traffickers. Overwhelmed by regret, she must find the strength to reclaim him. Her desperate search leads her into the woods to an isolated house, home to a mysterious old woman, her albino servant, and a girl with an unusual walk. The horrors she encounters there are beyond anything she could have imagined.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.3 - 4
My Mexican BretzelMovie · 2020 · 73mPeople often use lies to try and find truth. This desperate need to believe is like someone clinging to a false hope when everything around them is crumbling. But that hope is always an illusion, and the situation itself is also unreal. Ultimately, death is like waking up from a dream where we believe we can understand everything. It's the moment when we realize that even the most fundamental things have limits and meaning can be found in endings.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.6 - 5
Bajo el silencioMovie · 2020A young journalist journeys to the Basque Country to speak with individuals connected to the terrorist group ETA and its supporters. He interviews former terrorists seeking redemption, those who committed crimes and now live within their communities, and people convicted of terrorism who have become prominent figures like mayors, politicians, or academics. The journalist seeks to understand their perspectives on their involvement with the ultra-nationalist network and to explore the lasting impact of terrorism on the Basque Country after decades of suffering.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.0 - 6
In a WhisperMovie · 2020 · 80mThis intimate documentary follows two filmmakers, best friends since childhood, navigating life as part of the Cuban diaspora in a new country. They explore themes of displacement, motherhood, their shared passion for film, the importance of friendship, and the pursuit of freedom, sharing a deeply personal and emotional journey as they search for identity and connection.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.7 - 7
BronkoMovie · 2019 · 97mRoman Di Martino, known as Bronko, rejects society's flawed system and embraces a path of self-destruction. Driven by loneliness, addiction, and a strong ideology, he navigates a world marked by survival and human sacrifice. This makes him a figure of hope for a changing time.IMDb 4.2 - 8
4x4Movie · 2019 · 87m · ThrillerIn Buenos Aires, Argentina, a man attempts to rob a luxurious van. However, when he tries to leave after the theft, he finds himself trapped. The doors are locked, the controls unresponsive – the van has transformed into an impenetrable box, leaving him isolated and desperate.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.3 - 9
37 gradosMovie · 2020 · 87m - 10
2020Movie · 2020 · 77mMadrid suffered greatly during the Covid-19 pandemic. In March 2020, as a state of emergency was declared, award-winning filmmaker Hernán Zin documented the crisis from every angle: hospitals, ambulances, nursing homes, funeral homes, and the efforts of the fire department, police, and army. He gained rare access to places and events, thanks to the government's restrictions on the press, which kept most filmmakers out of hospitals and nursing homes.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 11
The Island of LiesMovie · 2020 · 94mJanuary 2, 1921. Off the coast of Sálvora Island in northern Spain, the steamship Santa Isabel sinks with over two hundred emigrants. Three local women, María, Josefa, and Cipriana, who risked their lives in a small boat to rescue survivors, are hailed as heroes by officials. However, León, an Argentinean journalist, begins investigating the incident, raising doubts about the official story.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.6 - 12
PullmanMovie · 2020 · 70mIMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1 - 13
A Perfect EnemyMovie · 2021 · 89m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerArchitect Jeremy Angust agrees to drive a woman named Texel Textor to the Paris airport. After dropping her off, he discovers he's missed his flight. While waiting in the lounge, he's unexpectedly reunited with Texel, who begins to recount an odd story. The conversation escalates, becoming increasingly bizarre and unsettling, ultimately taking a dangerous turn.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.4 - 14
SchoolgirlsMovie · 2020 · 97m · DramaIn early 1990s Spain, eleven-year-old Celia lives with her mother and attends a Catholic school in Zaragoza. The arrival of Brisa, a spirited new student from Barcelona, opens Celia's eyes to a world outside her sheltered life. Their friendship challenges the rigid religious rules she's always known, prompting Celia to question her family and navigate the complexities of growing up. She begins to explore who she is, what she wants, and where she truly belongs.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 15
Alex's StripMovie · 2020 · 109mAfter a long separation, Alexandra reunites with her father, Álex, a Spanish-Maghrebi businessman. She joins him on a business trip to Jaisalmer, India, but an unforeseen incident puts their relationship at risk.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.9 - 16
Para toda la muerteMovie · 2020 · 76mFor eight years, José dedicated himself to studying for the Spanish civil service exams. He celebrates with loved ones after taking the tests, but his joy is short-lived when he learns he didn't actually pass.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.2 - 17
It Snows in BenidormMovie · 2020 · 117m · Comedy, DramaPeter spent his entire working life at a bank in Manchester. Upon receiving an early retirement package, he travels to Spain to visit his brother in Benidorm, only to find that his brother has vanished.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.6 - 18
Drowning LettersMovie · 2020 · 81mOver the past few years, countless individuals have risked their lives crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe. *Drowning Letters* recounts the most heartbreaking period in recent European history, inspired by a mysterious voice heard from beneath the waves.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 19
Superagente MakeyMovie · 2020 · 94m · Comedy, ActionIn the sunny Costa del Sol, Spain, a police officer named Makey becomes involved in a dangerous international drug operation. Unprepared for the criminal network's complexity, Makey must adapt to pursue elusive gangsters while staying true to his principles.
As the situation escalates, Makey faces difficult choices with life-changing consequences and confronts personal struggles within the criminal underworld. His journey reveals corruption extending beyond the beautiful coastline.
This suspenseful drama examines loyalty, survival, and the blurred line between right and wrong. Makey's fight to protect his community leads him into a dangerous world of moral ambiguity.IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.2 - 20
180ºMovie · 2010 · 105mSalvador Diaz is a talented con artist who spent years swindling people. But everything changes when he targets Martin Soto. Now, Salvador's fate rests with Gasparotto, a former sports star sidelined by injury. Gasparotto’s exceptional talent becomes the key to not only financial gain but also to Salvador reclaiming his life. Convincing others to believe in Gasparotto is Salvador's most ambitious con yet, a moment that could define his future. It’s a chance for redemption, if he can overcome his self-centeredness.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.0 - 21
Sky HighMovie · 2020 · 121m · Action, Drama, ThrillerThis film uses the framework of a thriller to explore Spanish society in the aftermath of the real estate crisis. It follows a group of young, low-level criminals as they navigate a series of escalating misadventures.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.1 - 22
Father There Is Only One 2Movie · 2020 · 96m · Comedy, FamilyJavier's popular virtual assistant, Conchy, is a hit with parents online – until an unforeseen event threatens to unravel everything.IMDb 5.6TMDB 7.5 - 23
Biografía Del Cadáver De Una MujerMovie · 2020 · 18mA woman who was a victim of human trafficking is found shot. Her gaze meets ours; she communicates with us. Now, we are responsible for her.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0 - 24
AmigoMovie · 2022 · 85mFollowing a severe car crash, David takes in his close friend Javi at a secluded home. A growing tension quickly develops between them. Their arguments escalate, revealing a disturbing history of toxic behavior and violent tendencies. As their relationship unravels, both David and Javi succumb to madness.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.6 - 25
Rosa's WeddingMovie · 2020 · 100m · ComedyOn the cusp of her 45th birthday, Rosa recognizes she's spent her life prioritizing others. Determined for change, she makes the decision to leave everything behind and finally pursue her own ambitions, launching the business she's always dreamed of.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 26
A casaMovie · 2020IMDb 4.0TMDB 4.8 - 27
The PlanMovie · 2018 · 79m · Comedy, DramaThree friends, recently laid off and struggling with unemployment, decide to put a plan into action – the one with the title. However, their journey is immediately hampered when the vehicle they intend to use breaks down, forcing them to wait for a crane.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 28
CovenMovie · 2020 · 92m · Drama, History1609, French Basque Country. The men of a small fishing village are away at sea. Judge Rostegui, tasked by the king to eliminate witchcraft, arrests Ana and her friends, accusing them of practicing it.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7 - 29
Instant LoveMovie · 2020 · 79mPablo and Blanca decide to explore swinging, but disregard the essential rule of not doing so when their own relationship is struggling. They each contact a single friend – Lucas for Pablo, and Mia for Blanca – failing to observe the rule of only engaging in swinging with another couple.IMDb 5.2TMDB 4.8 - 30
A Normal WorldMovie · 2020 · 103mErnesto discovers his mother has died, and to make matters worse, her family intends to bury her in a cemetery. Determined to honor her final wishes, he decides to steal the coffin.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.8 - 31
A Stormy NightMovie · 2020 · 76mAs a major storm approaches New York City, a jaded documentary filmmaker from Spain and an optimistic app programmer are forced to seek refuge together. Huddled in close quarters, they begin to challenge each other's perspectives on life, happiness, and love.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.1 - 32
Historias lamentablesMovie · 2021 · 129m · ComedyThis satirical collection features bizarre tales centered on a present for Don Horacio, a seaside outing for Bermejo, a transformative connection between Tina and a young immigrant named Ayoub, and a novel client for a business that crafts excuses.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 33
IsaacMovie · 2020 · 84mYears after a passionate teenage romance, Denis and Nacho reconnect. Both are now in relationships, and their partners become close. As the couples grow closer, they begin to fulfill each other's desires while pushing boundaries in their search for self-discovery.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.8 - 34
I Love You, StupidMovie · 2020 · 87m · ComedyMarcos' world is shattered when he loses both his girlfriend and his job on the same day. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Raquel.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.4 - 35
AdúMovie · 2020 · 119m · DramaIn Cameroon, a six-year-old boy and his older sister wait at an airstrip, hoping to stow away on a plane to Europe. Nearby, an environmental activist is haunted by the image of a dead elephant. Thousands of miles away in Melilla, Spanish civil guards prepare for a violent confrontation with a large crowd of people from sub-Saharan Africa attempting to cross the border. These three stories, connected by a common thread, follow characters unaware that their lives are about to intersect, forever changing their futures.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 36
Once AgainMovie · 2019 · 112mFive years ago, April left Daniel for a chance in London. Now back home for her grandmother's funeral, she walks the familiar streets with him and realizes how much she's missed everything.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.2 - 37
The People UpstairsMovie · 2020 · 81m · Comedy, DramaJulio and Ana have been together for over fifteen years, but their relationship has become distant and filled with daily arguments. Tonight, Ana invites their younger, friendly neighbors, Salva and Laura, over. While initially a source of irritation, the neighbors' presence leads to an unexpected and surprising proposal that escalates the evening into a heightened and emotionally intense experience for everyone involved.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 38
Cross the LineMovie · 2020 · 92m · Thriller, CrimeA kind man is forced into a deadly fight. He acts to protect himself, but afterward questions whether he can truly escape the consequences of taking a life.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 39
El verano que vivimosMovie · 2020 · 120m · Drama, RomanceIt's 1998. Journalism student Isabel takes an internship at the newspaper of a small town on the Galician coast to complete her degree. Eager to prove herself, she hopes to dive into investigative work. Instead, she's assigned to write and manage obituaries. This seemingly mundane task unexpectedly opens a door to an investigation that leads her across Spain in pursuit of a lost love story.IMDb 5.9TMDB 7.2 - 40
White on WhiteMovie · 2020 · 100mAt the dawn of the 20th century, Pedro travels to Tierra del Fuego, a harsh and dangerous land, to document the wedding of a wealthy landowner's daughter. Captivated by the bride, he disregards protocol and finds himself alone in a territory rife with violence, haunted by the history of indigenous genocide.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0 - 41
RosalindaMovie · 2020A theater company rehearses William Shakespeare's "As You Like It," a play about characters banished to a picturesque forest. The story focuses on their romantic relationships, particularly the love between Rosalinda and Orlando. Rosalinda, a spirited woman, is determined to win the affection of Orlando, a noble but awkward man. To do so, she disguises herself as a man and journeys into the forest of Arden with her cousin Celia and the jester, Petra, where they encounter a series of adventures.IMDb 4.6 - 42
A este lado del mundoMovie · 2020 · 96mThis drama follows the story of people migrating to Europe, set in Melilla, a Spanish territory in Africa located on the border with Morocco.IMDb 7.1TMDB 10.0 - 43
Unknown OriginsMovie · 2020 · 97m · Drama, ThrillerIn Madrid, a mysterious serial killer is methodically murdering people, staging their deaths to resemble iconic comic book superhero debuts. Veteran police inspector Cosme, nearing retirement, investigates the case alongside troubled inspector David Valentín and his son Jorge Elías, a young comic book store owner with a passion for the genre.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 44
One for AllMovie · 2020 · 91m · DramaA substitute teacher accepts a position as a year 6 class teacher in an unfamiliar village. He works to help a student readjust to school life, but faces resistance from the student's classmates.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
