“The film achieves its aim if it makes us question whether we do enough for those who come to us seeking help”

Beñat Beitia, who co-directed ‘Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope’ with Elio Quiroga, discusses the film’s creative process, the decision to tell through animation the story of the ship that carried more than 2,000 Republican refugees to Chile, and the film’s international journey, which brings it to the San Sebastian International Film Festival after screenings in Shanghai and Annecy.

“After 13 seasons, we’re still here thanks to our close connection with our audience”

Xabi Zabaleta, scriptwriter of ‘Go!azen’, explains how the series has evolved alongside its audience without losing its essence, while highlighting its role as a gateway to Basque culture.

"Ander eta Yul' reflects the conflicts that were alive in Euskadi at the time, as well as in other places"

Ana Díez returns to the San Sebastian Festival with Ander eta Yul, her debut feature, restored almost four decades after its release, and receives the Basque Film Archive Award in recognition of her career.

Basque cinema in the spotlight at the San Sebastian International Film Festival

GAMBOA ZINEMALDIA IN VITORIA-GASTEIZ

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ALVARO ARBINA, PRESIDENT OF THE ZINEMALDIA JURY

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The sea once again takes center stage in the ZERO ZABOR URETAN 2026 campaign, featuring CIMASUB and the best outdoor underwater film screenings

During the month of July, the Basque coast will once again become a major stage for raising environmental awareness with the seventh edition of ZERO ZABOR URETAN, an initiative led by the MATER Ecoactive Museum Ship, which will visit eight Basque ports with an extensive program of free activities open to the general public. Under the slogan “The best waste is the waste that isn’t generated” the campaign aims to raise awareness about the serious problem of marine debris and promote a change in habits that will help protect our seas.

‘Decorado’ wins the Paul Grimault Award, one of the top honours at Annecy, the world's leading animation festival

Alberto Vázquez's feature film caps off its outstanding international run, while 'Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope' and 'Hunger' reinforce the strong Basque presence at the animation industry's leading international event.

CIMASUB unveils the poster for its 50th edition, a tribute to those who made the history of underwater cinema possible

CIMASUB, the San Sebastián International Underwater Film Festival, has officially unveiled the poster for its 50th edition—a very special image with which the organization aims to commemorate half a century of history, outreach, and passion for the underwater world.

PRICE TO THE BASQUE LANGUAGE

The 2026 Gamboa Zinemaldia will once again partner with the Celedones de Oro association to award the short film that best showcases the Basque language. The association has supported the festival since its inception, and its prize—a Celedón statuette—is a highly sought-after award. The last winner in 2025 was the film Iturralde, by Jon Martija Leunda. Who will take home the prize in this fourth edition?