70th San Sebastian Festival: Would you like to meet Penélope Cruz or Ricardo Darín?

11 July 2022 | CULTURAL AGENDA

Ready for another year of Zinemaldia

Get ready to be part of cinematic history at the 70th edition of the San Sebastian Film Festival. An event that promises to ignite the passion for cinema with international stars, exclusive screenings and unforgettable moments.

Penelope Cruz - San Sebastian Film Festival

Penélope Cruz at the 70th San Sebastian Film Festival

Are you ready to experience the magic of cinema in one of the most beautiful cities in Spain? From September 16 to 24, Donostia - San Sebastian will be transformed into the epicenter of the seventh art with the celebration of the 70th edition of the San Sebastian Film Festival. This unique event gives you the opportunity to see stars such as Penélope Cruz, Ricardo Darín, Juliette Binoche and many more, who have already confirmed their attendance.

Featured stars and films

This year, the festival is dressed to the nines with the presence of international luminaries such as Juliette Binoche, who will be honored with the Donostia Award, and Liam Neeson, who stars in the closing film "Marlowe". In addition, Penélope Cruz and Ricardo Darín, among others, are expected to participate.

The film "Modelo 77" by Alberto Rodríguez, a prison drama set in the 1970s, will have the honor of opening the festival. On the other hand, the closing ceremony promises to be equally exciting with "Marlowe", a detective story with a stellar cast.

In the Official Selection, 17 feature films will compete for the Golden Shell. Among them are "Le lycéen" by Christophe Honoré, "The Wonder" by Sebastián Lelio, and "Walk Up" by Hong Sangsoo. In addition, Spanish cinema will have a strong representation with four productions aspiring to the top award.

Poster 70th San Sebastian Film Festival 2022

Poster of the 70th San Sebastian Film Festival (2022)

Plans to complement your visit to Zinemaldia

While you enjoy the San Sebastian Festival, we propose a series of activities to make your experience even more memorable:

  • Festival atmosphere: immerse yourself in the heart of the festival near the Victoria Eugenia theater, where the atmosphere is electric and the film stars are at your fingertips.
  • Media meeting point: don't miss the Oquendo bar-restaurant and the Tangier, favorite meeting points for journalists and film professionals.
  • Morning screenings: attend film screenings on the Kursaal terrace, with stunning views of the Bay of Biscay and Gros beach.
  • Night screenings: experience the excitement of the Official Selection at night at the Kursaal, preceded by the parade of stars on the red carpet.

Don't forget to book your hotel in Donostia in advance to secure your place at this world-renowned film event: we look forward to seeing you at the San Sebastian Festival to celebrate the art of cinema together!

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