Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival announces Spanish Acento section

The 52nd edition of the Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival has announced the lineup for its ‘Acento. Cine Español’ section, scheduled to take place from November 13 to 21. Six films will compete for the Best Spanish Direction award, which is decided by audience vote.

Among the competing directors are Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (known as Los Javis), Meritxell Colell, Daniel Monzón, Isaki Lacuesta, Aina Clotet, and Marta Matute. Notable entries include ‘La bola negra’ by Calvo and Ambrossi, which features Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close and has been a candidate for Spain’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Oscars.

Other selected films include ‘Lejos de los árboles’ by Meritxell Colell, a co-production between Spain, Peru, and Italy, and ‘Ruega por nosotras’ by Daniel Monzón. Additionally, films by Diego Luna and Rodrigo Sorogoyen will be screened out of competition.