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Instituto Cervantes' Pelicula>Pelikula Spanish film festival returns to Makati

Published Oct 6, 2025 02:39 pm
First Secretary Alvaro Garcia of Embassy of Spain delivers his welcome remarks
First Secretary Alvaro Garcia of Embassy of Spain delivers his welcome remarks
The much-anticipated PELÍCULA>PELIKULA Spanish Film Festival is set to return to Makati from Oct. 10 to 16, 2025, celebrating its 24th edition at the Ayala Triangle Gardens and Power Plant Mall. Since its inception in 2002 by Instituto Cervantes, PELÍCULA has become a beloved annual cinematic event in the Philippines, showcasing the richness and diversity of Spanish-language cinema.
This year’s festival will feature over 20 acclaimed films from Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines. The opening night on Oct. 10 at Ayala Triangle Gardens will present “El 47” (Marcel Barrena, 2024).
Throughout the week, audiences can enjoy a wide range of genres: dramas: “Soy Nevenka” (Icíar Bollaín, 2024), “Nosotros” (Helena Taberna, 2024), documentaries: “Un hombre libre” (Laura Hojman, 2024), “La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés” (C. Tangana, 2024), and animations: “Mariposas negras” (David Baute, 2024), and “Robotia” (Diego Cagide & Diego Lucero, 2024).
Latin American cinema will be represented by: “Por tu bien” (Argentina, Axel Monsú, 2024), “Até que a música pare” (Brazil, Cristiane Oliveira, 2023), “Becho” (Uruguay, José Infantozzi, 2024), and “Reinas” (Peru, Klaudia Reynicke, 2024). Filipino cinema will shine through the program “En corto”, a selection of short films from the Philippines, Latin America, and Spain, to be screened on Oct. 16.
Continuing a cherished tradition since 2004, festival goers will vote for their favorite films after each screening. The winning title will be announced on Oct. 16 and re-screened that evening at the Power Plant Cinema 6 during the closing ceremony.
On Oct. 11, Ayala Triangle Gardens will host Cine Maratón, a full-day film extravaganza from 11:45 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., featuring “Dalia y el libro rojo” (David Bisbano, 2024), “Tasio” (Montxo Armendáriz, 1984), “Solos en la noche” (Guillermo Rojas, 2024), and “Reinas” (Klaudia Reynicke, 2024).
Gestor cultural José María Fons Guardiola of Instituto Cervantes de Manila; Rhea Kristine Cy, Head of the Tourism Promotions Division of Intramuros Administration
Gestor cultural José María Fons Guardiola of Instituto Cervantes de Manila; Rhea Kristine Cy, Head of the Tourism Promotions Division of Intramuros Administration
Manila Bulletin’s Badette Cunanan with Counsellor Gerson Cruz Gimenez of Brazil Embassy
Manila Bulletin’s Badette Cunanan with Counsellor Gerson Cruz Gimenez of Brazil Embassy
Chief of Staff Prof. Job Uy Bautista of the Consulate General of Peru, Gestor cultural José María Fons Guardiola of Instituto Cervantes de Manila, Rhea Kristine Cy, Head of the Tourism Promotions Division of Intramuros Administration, First Secretary Alvaro Garcia of Embassy of Spain and Administrator José Ignacio Urquijo Sánchez of Instituto Cervantes
Chief of Staff Prof. Job Uy Bautista of the Consulate General of Peru, Gestor cultural José María Fons Guardiola of Instituto Cervantes de Manila, Rhea Kristine Cy, Head of the Tourism Promotions Division of Intramuros Administration, First Secretary Alvaro Garcia of Embassy of Spain and Administrator José Ignacio Urquijo Sánchez of Instituto Cervantes
On Oct. 16, Encuentros en el cine: En corto will highlight three recent Filipino short films: “Lip Sync Assassin” (Jon Galvez, 2025), “Animal Lovers” (Aedrian Araojo, 2023), and “Radikals” (Arvin Belarmino, 2024).
Each film will be presented by its director, offering audiences a unique opportunity to engage with local talent.
Instituto Cervantes will host a special children’s activity on Oct. 11, featuring crafts and games designed to spark creativity and imagination.
On Oct. 12, before the 2:00 p.m. screening of “Robotia” at Power Plant Cinema 6, children will have a chance to win footballs and an official Real Madrid jersey signed by football legend Emilio Butragueño—courtesy of Real Madrid C.F. and Peña Madridista Emilio Butragueño Manila.
All screenings are free of charge. Films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles.
For updates and full program details, visit Instituto Cervantes Manila or follow facebook.com/InstitutoCervantesManila.
Director Francisco Javier López Tapia of Instituto Cervantes Manila
Director Francisco Javier López Tapia of Instituto Cervantes Manila
Preceding the screening of Robotia at Power Plant on Oct. 12, a special football was raffled off by Chaco Molina to Arvin Belarmino and then Instituto Cervantes Carol Garcia presented the Raffle prize to the winner Manila Bulletin’s Badette Cunanan. Children will have a chance to win several footballs and an official Real Madrid jersey signed by football legend Emilio Butragueño
Preceding the screening of Robotia at Power Plant on Oct. 12, a special football was raffled off by Chaco Molina to Arvin Belarmino and then Instituto Cervantes Carol Garcia presented the Raffle prize to the winner Manila Bulletin’s Badette Cunanan. Children will have a chance to win several footballs and an official Real Madrid jersey signed by football legend Emilio Butragueño
Short films from the Philippines — Animal Lovers by Aedrian Araojo, Lip Sync Assassin by Jon Galvez, and Radikals by Arvin Belarmino.
Short films from the Philippines — Animal Lovers by Aedrian Araojo, Lip Sync Assassin by Jon Galvez, and Radikals by Arvin Belarmino.
Instituto Manila Película<Pelikula 2025 Team, Nelson Sison, Carlyn Gayle Beraquit, Elmo Silva, Jose María Fons, Carol Garcia, Pete Laput and Tiffany Mendoza
Instituto Manila Película
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