“This British film has added a splash of colour to an Official Selection which is turning greyer by the day (…) with its provocative narrative and mise en scène (…) fires poisoned arrows at the employment sector, at consumerism and at personal relationships” Gontzal Agote, BERRIA

“As unusual as it is alluring—perfect for those who let themselves be carried along by its refined extravagance and ingenious sense of humour, not to mention horror” Ricardo Aldarondo, EL DIARIO VASCO

“For the time being the most depraved and bizarre film up for this year’s Golden Shell, and the best so far” Nando Salvá, EL PERIÓDICO

“In Fabric—two hours of film bordering on a masterpiece. A new and extravagant work which has thrown its hat in the ring for the Golden Shell. Brilliant” Victor Esquirol, GARA

“Peter Strickland fashions a slyly hilarious Italian horror homage” Peter Debruge, VARIETY

“The boldest, most radical and—dare we say it—modern entry that there has and will probably be in the entire Official Selection” Gontzal Agote, BERRIA

“The imaginative wardrobe, photography and lighting are sumptuous, as are the rich orchestral arrangements (…) a miracle of vital and artistic creation” Ricardo Aldarondo, EL DIARIO VASCO

“The director has pieced together a very daring work which will be just as interesting and fascinating 50 years from now” Harkaitz Cano, EL DIARIO VASCO

“Borders the South with works such as Carlos Saura’s Sevillanas, and the North with (…) Pina from Wim Wenders” Juan Zapater, NOTICIAS DE GIPUZKOA

“Romantic passion, jealous anxiety, murderous obsession et al are presented with a kind of matter-of-fact sang froid” Jonathan Romney, SCREENDAILY

"A melodrama of the most refined nature (…) there’s nothing more provocative than this in the times of the ‘influencers’” Ricardo Aldarondo, EL DIARIO VASCO

“A lesson in fresh, original and personal—yet classic—cinema” Juan Zapater, NOTICIAS DE GIPUZKOA

“Angelo confirms that this Viennese director, just like Stefan Zweig, has an exquisite eye for mise en scène” Juan Zapater, NOTICIAS DE GIPUZKOA

“Exquisite forms, the film takes its time as is fitting with the atmosphere inside a sheltered palace” Ricardo Aldarondo, EL DIARIO VASCO

“Beautiful camerawork” Víctor Esquirol, GARA

“The Realm consolidates de la Torre’s reputation as an actor whose presence is practically a quality control stamp on any project” Jonathan Holland, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“Rodrigo Sorogoyen has come up with a forceful and adrenaline-charged thriller” David González, CINEUROPA

“This grenade could go off at any moment, splattering the audience itself as it watches its own wretchedness elegantly played out on-screen, staged with concision and beauty” Alfonso Rivera, CINEUROPA

“A film worthy of applause” Gontzal Agote, BERRIA

“A typically thoughtful, ambitious storytelling exercise from Spanish helmer Iciar Bollain” Guy Lodge, VARIETY

“Pure Cuerda style and the pull of a huge list of actors” Ricardo Aldarondo, EL DIARIO VASCO

“Carefully staged and dramatically filmed” Jonathan Holland, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“The images brilliantly project the solitary human environment (…) a highly interesting look at the new Basque Country ahead of us, from the viewpoint of all social sciences” Urtzi Urkizu, BERRIA

“Hugely successful in restoring Bisquert’s powerful presence” Koldo Landaluze, GARA

“This debut from former actress Lila Avilés marks her out as a name to watch" Jonathan Romney, SCREENDAILY

“Her sometimes shocking drama should help establish her as an audacious, idiosyncratic force (…) Cast members throw themselves physically into the rigours of a demanding milieu” Jonathan Romney, SCREENDAILY

“Meshchaninova brings us a raw and exciting film that almost approaches magical realism” Vassilis Economou, CINEUROPA

“Film buffs can add a name to the list of directors with a future ahead of them” F. García, LA VANGUARDIA

“The lovingly-crafted script and highly identifiable situations result in a pleasant and intimate film (…) a story with substance, full of simple day-to-day moments for sure, though with a lot to say” Uxue Arzelus, BERRIA

“Shot and shaped with brisk clarity” Guy Lodge, VARIETY

“Received by an audience at once committed and astonished (…) Ferrugem is brave, worthy and convincing” Begoña del Teso, EL DIARIO VASCO

“Ana Katz keeps the mood appealingly low-key” Guy Lodge, VARIETY

“Artful sophomore film brings a supernatural twist to a study of refugee crisis” Guy Lodge, VARIETY

“Visually monumental, the unique La casa lobo evokes children’s stories and nightmarish settings” Mikel G. Gurpegui, EL DIARIO VASCO

“He has created a story arranged like a collage (…) Provocative” Uxue Arzelus, BERRIA

“A beautiful and interesting offering” Mikel G. Gurpegui, EL DIARIO VASCO

“Brilliantly executed over four acts that flirt with thriller, westerns that hark back to those from Leone, drama and ancient times” Koldo Landaluze, GARA

“A south-of-the-border drug epic like you've never seen before” Peter Debruge, VARIETY

“Leto’s freshness comes from its narrative style (…) Fun, brazen, to be enjoyed” Uxue Arzelus, BERRIA

“A daring black and white feature that two out of three times attacks full force” Mikel G. Gurpegui, EL DIARIO VASCO

“With a powerful visual discourse, Leto distances itself from the usual canons of the biopic” Koldo Landaluze, GARA

“The Belgian has directed Girl with maturity and elegance (…) it is subtle, sweet, like a dance, but also raw to match the themes it addresses. What really appeals is that the film has no educational pretentions (…) A moving and tough film. Electrifying” Uxue Arzelus, BERRIA

“A new vision of a transgender person. And the discovery of Victor Polster” Mikel G. Gurpegui, EL DIARIO VASCO

“Moves along at a carefully-crafted pace” Uxue Arzelus, BERRIA

“Conveys the sense of claustrophobia and strain to great effect” Fernando García, LA VANGUARDIA

“Every image — every emotion — is perfectly set in place” Owen Gleiberman, VARIETY

“A promising debut, (…) a special piece” Mikel G. Gurpegui, EL DIARIO VASCO

“Perfectly measured and scripted theatre (…) but without losing the truth of the documentary” Mikel G. Gurpegui, EL DIARIO VASCO

“And has the allure of the formidable actress Judi Dench, that wonderfully expressive little old lady” Carlos Boyero, EL PAÍS

“The beauty of the Norwood story is that it shows how spies are usually (…) ordinary citizens who could easily be your neighbour” Kaleem Aftab, CINEUROPA

“The romantic plot, the spy intrigue and the ‘beautiful’ staging are the narrative elements from the past, and the moral and political discourse around the ‘balance of forces’ and its place in achieving peace in the last half of the century (better to distribute the bombs than risk a monopoly) are the trump cards of the present-day story” Oti Rodriguez Marchante, ABC