Welcome to the 12th edition of the Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival! ASFF is pleased to present a programme that once again reaffirms the festival as a vital cultural platform for Spanish-language cinema in the Netherlands.

Discover new voices at Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival 2026

This year’s edition brings together a carefully curated selection of films that reflect the diversity, creative ambition, and boldness of contemporary Spanish and Latin American filmmaking.

At ASFF, they believe cinema has the power not only to entertain but to inspire, challenge perspectives, and create meaningful connections. Through this year’s programme, you are invited to discover new voices, revisit shared histories, and celebrate the richness of Spanish-language cinema.

Dutch premieres at ASFF

ASFF 2026 presents a rich and stimulating panorama of Spanish-language cinema, bringing together films that combine artistic innovation, narrative risk, and strong cultural resonance. By presenting many of these works as Dutch premieres, the festival offers exclusive access to significant voices while strengthening the cultural dialogue between Spain and the Netherlands. 

More than a film showcase

Over the years, ASFF has grown into much more than a film showcase. It is a space for encounter and exchange, where audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals come together through screenings, Q&As, and shared experiences.

From the opening to the closing night, the programme highlights distinctive filmmakers exploring themes such as family, historical memory, identity, fashion, music, and the social and political tensions of our time, inviting audiences to reflect on the complexities of the contemporary world through cinema. 

ASFF 2026 kicks off with Double Opening Night

The festival kicks off with a Double Opening Night with the Premiere of Las Delicias del Jardín, with director and actor Fernando & Pablo Colomo joining the audience for a special Q&A after the screening. The night continues with Los Domingos, this year’s Golden Shell at San Sebastian Film Festival and Goya-winning film, bringing the evening to a powerful close. 

New: The Future Is No Longer Here

A major new focus in 2026 is The Future Is No Longer Here, presented within the section Spanish Cinema Without Fear. Marking the 50th anniversary of the film El desencanto by Jaime Chavarri, a landmark film that captured the emotional and ideological fractures of a family shaped by Francoist Spain, the programme reflects on a pivotal cultural moment. Released at the dawn of democracy, the film came to embody a wider sense of generational disillusionment. 

This anniversary becomes the starting point for a new, ongoing section that will unfold across future editions of the festival. Conceived as a long-term exploration, it brings together contemporary films that revisit questions of memory, identity, and historical legacy. Through these works, the programme reveals how the unresolved tensions of the past continue to resonate in the present.

Honorary Gieling Award: Isabel Coixet

As part of ASFF's commitment to recognising artistic excellence, they proudly present the second Honorary Gieling Award, which this year will be awarded to Isabel Coixet. Her extraordinary career, defined by a unique authorial voice and deep emotional sensitivity, will be celebrated during a special gala evening at Pathé Tuschinski, where she will receive the award. 

ASFF Cares & Latin Pride

The programme also expands across a wide range of themes and formats, from music and cultural heritage to pressing social issues and questions of identity. Documentary highlights and transversal sections reinforce their commitment to socially engaged cinema, while initiatives such as ASFF Cares and Latin Pride continue to amplify underrepresented voices and foster dialogue around inclusion, justice, and human rights. 

Closing Night featuring Maria de Medeiros

One of the highlights of this edition will be the Closing Night, featuring the premiere of Una Quinta Portuguesa in the presence of internationally acclaimed actress Maria de Medeiros. This special evening celebrates the profound cultural ties between Portugal and Spain, embodying the festival’s spirit of artistic exchange and the natural synergy between the neighbouring countries. 

ASFF's Education Programme

Education remains at the core of ASFF. Through their Education Programme, they introduce younger audiences to the Spanish language and culture through film, creating opportunities for learning, curiosity, and intercultural understanding. Family-friendly screenings further ensure that the festival remains accessible and welcoming to all generations. 

An immersive experience

Of course, no Spanish cultural experience would be complete without its gastronomy. Throughout the festival, audiences can enjoy special events where cinema is accompanied by Spanish drinks, tapas, and music, creating a truly immersive experience. 

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