44 Films from the 2021 Goya Nominations

Facing 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.

Three women, all the same age, navigate life with distinct approaches.

A 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…

People 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…

A 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…

This 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…

Roman 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…

In 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…

Madrid 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,…

January 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,…

Architect 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…

In 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…

After 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.

For 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.

Peter 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.

Over 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.

In 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…

Salvador 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…

This 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.

Javier's popular virtual assistant, Conchy, is a hit with parents online – until an unforeseen event threatens to unravel everything.

A 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.

Following 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,…

On 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.

Three 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…

1609, 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.

Pablo 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…

Ernesto 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.

As 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…

This 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.

Years 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.

Marcos' 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.

In 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…

Five 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.

Julio 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'…

A 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.

It'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…

At 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…

A 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…

This drama follows the story of people migrating to Europe, set in Melilla, a Spanish territory in Africa located on the border with Morocco.

In 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…

A 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.