Aranjuez will host the ninth edition of the Aranjuez International Film Festival (FICAR) from November 18 to 25. Organized by the EspiralArte Association and the Aranjuez City Council, with the collaboration of the Community of Madrid, the festival will offer eight days of audiovisual content, including screenings, meetings with professionals, discussions, activities for young creators, and a closing gala. All activities will be free until full capacity.
The program maintains a strong social commitment, addressing issues such as equality and violence against women, and aims to showcase diverse genres, perspectives, and voices from the current cinematic landscape.
The opening, on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30 PM in the Isabel de Farnesio Cultural Center, will be dedicated to the pioneering filmmaker Cecilia Bartolomé with the screening of her documentary Cecilia Bartolomé. Tan lejos, tan cerca, directed by Giovanna Ribes. The director will be present at the session.
Actress Luisa Gavasa will receive the FICAR Honorary Award 2026 on Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30 PM at the Teatro Real Carlos III. This award recognizes her nearly five-decade career, her commitment to equality, and her support for new generations of filmmakers. Gavasa, a Goya Award winner in 2016, has appeared in films such as La novia, Campeones, and El maestro que prometió el mar.
Screenings of the Official Short Film Selection will take place on Thursday, November 19, and Friday, November 20 at 6:30 PM in the Isabel de Farnesio Cultural Center. Following the screenings, there will be discussions with the artistic and technical teams of the selected films to delve into their creative process and the issues they raise.
FICAR aims to be a meeting point for professionals, creators, and film enthusiasts, bringing audiovisual arts closer to citizens and fostering dialogue about the stories reflected on the big screen.
