Organizers say the festival’s 30th edition will leave no one indifferent. From October 30 to November 7, Fuentes de Ebro will roll out its red carpet for major figures from the big screen and pay tribute to María Luisa San José and Nacho García Velilla. In addition, a program of around 40 activities will bring together more than 6,000 spectators during an unforgettable week for film lovers.
For three decades, the Fuentes Film Festival has been a meeting place for thousands of people eager to be moved. And in 2026, audiences will remember another prominent figure in the history of Spanish cinema. The centenary of Paco Rabal’s birth will play a major role in the festival program, with discussions, documentaries and screenings focused on the actor from Murcia.
FUENTES FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM
The festival will begin this Friday, October 30, with a screening of the documentary "Memoria de Los Olvidados," directed by Javier Espada, and the film "La bola negra," directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi. On Saturday, October 31, the opening ceremony will take place, hosted by Ariadna Redondo, along with the presentation of the Panorama of Spanish Cinema Awards to "Caminando con el diablo," directed by Rubén Pérez Barrena.
On Sunday, November 1, the 30th-anniversary concert will be held at the Fuentes church, featuring Luisa Gavasa, Nacho del Río, Sara Comín, Juan Miguel Mazón, Camino Ivars, Silvia Soláns, Daniel Bondía, Yekaterina Fesyc, María Cecilio, Germán Molinero and the Grupo Vocal Dorondón, from Pina de Ebro. The 2026 Identity Awards will also be presented during the event. That same evening, "Un hombre de verdad," directed by Liteo Pedregal, will be screened, with the film crew attending under the leadership of its director.
The program will continue with Spanish cinema, documentaries and children’s films. On Tuesday, November 3, actress Luisa Gavasa will headline a new edition of "Encuentros en la tercera fase," in which she will talk with José Antonio Aguilar about cinema and the acting profession. The event will take place at the senior citizens’ center, with free admission.
On Thursday, November 5, the festival will once again celebrate Spanish Cinema Extended Day with a screening of "Rondallas," directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, and a discussion featuring representatives from the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Agriculture. The day will also include Marta Matute’s film "Yo no moriré de amor," part of the 2026 Human Values Award.
Friday, November 6, will be dedicated to the centenary of Paco Rabal’s birth, with a discussion about his life and work featuring Benito Rabal, María Luisa San José and Eulalia Ramón, moderated by Jesús Nadador. The day will also include the premiere of the documentary "200 vidas. Paco Rabal," directed by Vanesa Benítez.
That evening, a very special event will take place: the so-called "Night of Aragonese Cinema," hosted by Ana Esteban. The screening will bring together the 10 Aragonese fiction short films selected for the Official Section, with the film crews and jury in attendance. After the screenings, attendees will be able to vote for the audience award.
The 30th edition will conclude on Saturday, November 7, with the closing gala. The evening, hosted by Jesús Nadador, will include the presentation of the festival’s short film and documentary awards, the José Couso / Julio A. Parrado Human Values Award to "Yo no moriré de amor," and tributes to María Luisa San José and Nacho García Velilla, along with many other surprises.
