Pan's Labyrinth is set in 1944 Spain, where a young girl named Ofelia discovers a labyrinth in the woods near her new home. She encounters a faun who tells her that she is the long-lost princess of a magical underworld and must complete three tasks to prove her identity and escape the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. As Ofelia faces the challenges of the labyrinth, she navigates a world of fantasy and reality, encountering mythical creatures, magical objects, and dangerous situations. Along the way, she learns about bravery, sacrifice, and the power of imagination.
Live Flesh (1997) follows the intertwining lives of several characters, including a paraplegic who is accidentally shot, a prostitute, and a man in a wheelchair. Their lives become entangled through themes of love, obsession, adultery, and imprisonment.
A Catholic priest, a death metal fan, and a TV psychic team up to stop the birth of the Antichrist on Christmas Eve. They must follow clues from the Book of Revelation and confront a neo-Nazi cult to save humanity.
Mario, a member of the terrorist group ETA during Franco's dictatorship, drastically changes the course of his life when, with democracy in place, the organization decides to continue killing.
Zip and Zap, two troublemaking twins, are sent to a strict re-education school. They soon find a hidden treasure map and embark on a thrilling treasure hunt, facing arachnophobia, conflicting beliefs, and a father-son conflict along the way. With the help of a strong female character, they overcome their fears and learn the true meaning of courage.
Amaya is a modern girl, independent, who runs an advertising gency. The business is doing well and is enmaorada of her boyfriend, a lawyer of lost causes somewhat confused. Its stable and happy life is shattered with the appearance of a famous movie star, party animal and womanizer.
Hidden Away tells the story of Rafa, a teenage boy who is struggling with his identity as a gay individual. He meets and falls in love with a fellow student named Ibrahim, but they must keep their relationship a secret due to societal prejudice. Rafa also deals with challenges such as xenophobia, drug dealers, and the fear of deportation. As the story unfolds, Rafa learns the importance of friendship and self-acceptance.
Trini, a world-renowned flamenco dancer, abandons the stage after suffering a personal tragedy.
In a future society, mutant twins must navigate a world filled with social issues, terrorism, and police brutality. As they encounter newspaper headlines and newspaper clippings about their exploits, they become entangled in a scheme involving an ex-convict and an heiress. With their unique body deformities and abilities, the twins are both feared and celebrated. As tensions rise and the threat of violence looms, they must confront their own inner demons and decide whether to use their powers for good or evil.
In 'My Mother Likes Women', a woman comes out as a lesbian to her family, which leads to various conflicts and complications. The film explores themes of family relationships, homophobia, and personal identity. With a mix of comedy and drama, it showcases the challenges faced by the protagonist and the impact her revelation has on her loved ones.
When a married couple's vacation in the Spanish countryside takes a wrong turn, they find themselves in a terrifying situation. Threatened with a gun, the couple is knocked unconscious and wakes up in the middle of nowhere. As they try to find their way back to civilization, they encounter a feral child and are hunted down by the locals. Will they be able to survive the violence and make it out of the backwoods alive?
Jose is an obsolete man who owns an obsolete business. His store, a technical reparation center that made him feel alive when he was young, it is going to close very soon. One of his last work days, Jose receives the visit of a strange customer.
A comic book artist pretends to be a great artist to hide a secret.
It's 8 AM in a summer morning from the 70's. Jon, an ETA member, is being chased by the police in the Old Town of San Sebastian. While he runs, he revises his whole life.
Three women from three different generations and walks of life find themselves in a very hot, semi-deserted Spanish town. Patricia is a 17 year old roaming Spain in search for a certain man; Sol is 27, a door-to-door salesgirl in dire economic straits who has just been thrown out of her apartment; and Virginia is a middle aged housewife, who after 20 years decides to start a new life. These three spend a very unique 24 hour period together, often acting, as the title suggests, as modern day "witches".