A New Edition Full of Surprises
The Valladolid International Film Week, known as Seminci, is set to open its doors from October 18 to 26, 2024. This festival, one of the most important in the Spanish film scene, promises a display of works that reflect the richness and diversity of contemporary cinema.
Catalonia Shines at the Contest
Among the films that will stand out in this edition is ‘Polvo será’, a work by Carlos Marqués-Marcet that, in addition to opening the festival, will compete for the coveted Golden Spike. Alongside it, ‘Salve Maria’, by Mar Coll, joins the race, underlining the strong Catalan representation in the show.
Various Sections and Diversified Content
Seminci 2024 will showcase a total of 18 productions of Spanish origin. Renowned names such as Javier Rebollo, Kikol Grau and Paula Palacios will be presented alongside new talents such as Marta Nieto and Elena Manrique, reflecting a commitment to originality and thematic diversity.
Featured Sections and Competitions
In the Official Section, notable titles will compete such as ‘En la alcoba del sultán’ by Javier Rebollo and ‘La mitad de Ana’ by Marta Nieto, in addition to the aforementioned ‘Salve Maria’. Works out of competition will also be exhibited, such as ‘Rita’ by Paz Vega.
Historical and Contemporary Narratives
The Time of History section will include films such as ‘Caja de Resistencia’, by Concha Barquero and Alejandro Alvarado, as well as ‘Turismo de guerra’, by Kikol Grau. These works promise to offer a deep look at different realities.
Awards and Recognitions
During the festival, the Pilar Miró Award will be presented, which recognises the best new Spanish director. This year, the list of candidates includes emerging figures such as Anna Cornudella and Carolina África, once again demonstrating the dynamism of current Spanish cinema.
Final Reflections
Seminci is shaping up to be a meeting place for filmmakers, critics and lovers of the seventh art, where innovation and diversity will be the central themes. Expectations are growing around this edition, which will not only celebrate cinema, but also the emerging talent that is shaping contemporary narrative.
