46 Films from the Goyas 2023 Awards

In the Western Pyrenees, 778. A Basque warlord appeals to his ancestors' gods when the Frankish emperor's relentless armies threaten his homeland.

Following a séance, teenage Laura exhibits unsettling behavior. Concerned, her parents seek assistance from Father Olmedo, a highly respected Vatican exorcist. He is among the few authorized to handle cases of possible demonic possession.

During the 1980s, a group of lawyers confronts the leaders of Argentina's brutal military regime in a challenging fight against a ticking clock.

Rosa, a successful professional, experiences a major life change following the death of her grandfather, Marcelino.

A mother and daughter are bound together for life by a powerful connection that brings both healing and pain. This bond continues and is renewed when the daughter herself becomes a mother.

In springtime, Grandma Margara shows her four grandchildren how to plant flowers in small pots. Three of them choose to leave the family patio and explore the world. As years pass, Grandma ages, and those who departed return, though not…

Chile, 1976. Carmen travels to her seaside home. The family priest asks her to secretly care for a young man he's hiding, and Carmen begins a journey into unfamiliar territory, leaving behind the predictable life she knows.

María José Arroyo’s life story details her journey of finding solace and coping with pain through the act of painting.

This film follows Julie over four years as she deals with complicated relationships and searches for direction in her career, ultimately leading her to a deeper understanding of herself.

Armando is housebound due to a past trauma. His sole connection to the world is a messenger who delivers instructions from his son. Then, one day, he receives something that forces him to confront painful memories.

In a small Catalan village, the Solé family's peach farmers gather each summer to harvest fruit from their orchard. Their close-knit community is threatened when plans are made to install solar panels, requiring the removal of trees and ultimately leading…

The story follows the bond between Kookoo Rikoo, an Arab Christian Israeli who works as a clown, and a Syrian girl who is a war survivor. It's about their friendship.

In 2018, nine women filed a complaint against two former teachers at a theater school in Lleida. The women allege sexual abuse that occurred between 2001 and 2008 when they were teenagers. The complaint was filed after the statute of…

In the Bolivian highlands, Virginio and Sisa, an elderly Quechua couple who have lived a simple life for many years, confront a desperate choice during an extended drought: persevere against the harsh conditions or succumb to the environment and the…

Lucien de Rubempré, a young poet from a working-class printing family, journeys to Paris. There, he quickly discovers the corrupt underbelly of the art world while striving to remain faithful to his artistic aspirations.

Laura arrives in Madrid to study at the city's top university. A chance meeting with David, a young man with cerebral palsy, unexpectedly changes her life. Their connection fosters empathy and challenges Laura to confront her own insecurities. As she…

Oswald Aulestia Bach was an extravagant painter, famous for being a legendary forger. A man who lived life to the fullest, he was unwelcome in the art world, a criminal pursued by the FBI.

Antoine and Olga, a French couple, have made a life for themselves in a Galician village, working to promote sustainable farming and renovate old houses to encourage people to move back. Their peaceful existence is disrupted by a proposed wind…

A women's choir faces disbandment after losing their rehearsal space due to the loss of municipal funding. Faced with this crisis, the choir must decide whether to accept sponsorship from a major local polluter.

Newly-mothered Amaia finds the demands of parenthood overwhelming. When her partner must travel for work, she seeks support from her parents in a picturesque Basque coastal village, hoping they can help with childcare. She soon discovers that even as a…

Eighty-four-year-old Rosa comes to realize she can no longer care for her daughter Eva, who has Down syndrome, and must decide whether to place her in a care home. This film offers a personal look at Rosa's difficult choice and…

Ángela is deaf, and Dario is hearing. They are a couple with four dogs, six hens, a vegetable garden, and frequent communication challenges. Now, they are hoping to start a family.

Ainhoa was born in La Paz, Bolivia, but raised in Cuba. In 1988, at 21, she travels to the Basque Country in Spain to find her father's homeland. Arriving during a time of political unrest, she meets Josune, a dedicated…

Buddy, a boy nearing manhood, enjoys a close family, playful childhood moments, and a first love. However, as unrest grows in his hometown, his family must decide whether to wait for the trouble to end or to relocate for a…

Nora sees Abel being bullied and tries to protect him by warning their father, but Abel tells her to stay quiet. Torn between her loyalty to her brother and the adults in her life, Nora struggles to find where she…

Ramón and Céline, a young couple, were at the Bataclan theater in Paris on the night of the November 13, 2015 attack. They survived the assault, but the experience profoundly changes them. Afterward, both struggle to find a way to…

Mateo lives with his mother Libertad in a sheltered existence, a world containing only the two of them. Their peaceful life is shattered when Mateo receives a cancer diagnosis.

A teenage girl who is frequently bullied because of her weight finds a glimmer of hope when the people who harass her are suddenly and violently taken away by an enigmatic stranger.

Fourteen-year-old Carla is a rebellious teenager living with her single mother in a restaurant on the edge of town. She skips school and spends time with her friend Efraín. When a social worker discovers Carla is five months pregnant, she's…

In a small town in southeastern Spain, Ana, her mother, and grandmother face suspicion from the community.

Elena and Ivan are leaving Barcelona for the Catalan countryside to run a cork oak plantation. They aim to make the business profitable while also practicing sustainable and fair methods. However, their ideals are tested when they face a crisis…

Barcelona, 1977. Manuel, a young accountant, is imprisoned and faces a harsh 6 to 8 year sentence for embezzlement – a punishment that seems excessive for the crime. He and his cellmate Pino join COPEL, a group advocating for prisoners'…

Eliú, a young man from the countryside, is held in a unique facility for minors deep in the Colombian rainforest. He's there because of a crime he committed with his friend El Mono. The teenagers spend their days doing hard…

This film offers a personal look at Spanish singer-songwriter Joaquín Sabina, without his usual bowler hat, captured at night with a frankness. Director Fernando León de Aranoa presents a raw and honest portrayal of Sabina over 13 years of filming.…

Julia, a 22-year-old mother of two, develops a relationship with Óscar, a young man facing difficulties. As their connection deepens, Julia begins to question whether Óscar is the right partner for her and her children. This leads her to a…

"Paco Foto," a photographer from the "landismo" era, remembers his life in Torremolinos: the Swedish women in bikinis, the TV raffles for apartments – all part of the carefully constructed image of sangria and paella tourism promoted by Franco's Ministry…

"God is love. His homeland is the Earth. His genre? Human." Maldita is a love song to Sarajevo, featuring Božo Vrećo, the Balkans' most revolutionary artist. He sings of resilience, overcoming challenges, and the intertwined love story of Sarajevo and…

In 1980s Naples, Italy, a socially awkward teenager searching for identity has his life changed by an unexpected event. He finds both heartbreak and a sense of freedom after being unintentionally rescued from a dangerous accident by football superstar Diego…

Julián leads a successful life as a video game designer, but he's haunted by a hidden past. Then, Diana enters his world, and he begins to believe he might finally find happiness.

A billionaire filmmaker wants to make a legendary movie and insists on perfection. He hires acclaimed director Lola Cuevas to lead the project. Cuevas assembles a cast of stars: Félix Rivero, a popular Hollywood actor, and Iván Torres, a celebrated…

Azucena struggles to avoid eviction and protect her family. Rafael, a lawyer, works to bring a mother and daughter back together. And Teodora, a frail elderly woman, desperately seeks her long-lost son before time runs out.

Alice Gould, a private investigator, feigns mental illness to gain admission to a psychiatric hospital. Her goal is to investigate the death of a patient whose circumstances remain suspicious and unclear.

In Spain during the Civil War, two men who are bitter enemies are forced to join forces. Their uneasy alliance is tested when they encounter a horrifying new threat: flesh-eating zombies resulting from a secret Nazi experiment.

Late one night, Pablo and his friend Néstor wait for their ride. While they wait, Pablo's mother repeatedly calls him, urging him to come home.

After losing his job, carpenter Sergio hides in a closet. When the closet is delivered to its new owners, he decides to stay hidden inside, unexpectedly living with a family he doesn't know.