The 29th
edition of the Festival de Málaga officially kicked off on March 6 and will run
until March 15, 2026. Under the slogan "Culture is an encounter and
Malaga, the best moment," the city has transformed once again into the
global capital of the audiovisual industry in Spanish.
This year,
the program features a total of 263 works from 71 countries, including feature
films, documentaries, short films, and series
Key
Highlights of the 2026
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Selection: 22 films are competing for the prestigious Biznagas de Oro (for Best
Spanish Film and Best Ibero-American Film), each with a prize of €8,000.
Notable world premieres include “Calle Málaga”, which opened the festival, and
other anticipated titles such as “Yo no moriré de amor” by Marta Matute and “Juana”
by Daniel Giménez Cacho.
Tributes
and Honors: This edition stands out for its high-profile honorees. Rossy de
Palma received the Premio Málaga, while the Argentine duo Mariano Cohn and
Gastón Duprat were awarded the Biznaga de Honor. Other recognitions include
Victoria Vera (Biznaga Ciudad del Paraíso) and Alauda Ruiz de Azúa (Premio
Málaga Talent).
Industry
and MAFIZ: The industry area remains a vital engine for the festival, with the
MAFIZ (Malaga Festival Industry Zone) events taking place between March 9 and
13, focusing on co-production and financing for Ibero-American projects.
Closing
Event: The festival will conclude on Sunday, March 15, with a traditional movie
marathon of the winning films at Cine Albéniz and a closing concert by the
legendary singer Luz Casal.
