Malaga Film Festival 2023: All You Need to Know

The Festival de Málaga occurs every year since 1998 and lasts more than a week. It aims to celebrate and promote Spanish cinematography. The 26th edition of the Malaga Film Festival will take place from the 10th to the 19th of March in the beautiful and sunny Costa del Sol, in the city of Malaga. There will be presentations of short and long films, exhibitions, and award ceremonies for the best Spanish-speaking actors of this year that you don’t want to miss!

1. What is the Malaga Film Festival?

The Malaga Film Festival is one of the most important events in the Spanish film industry. It is a celebration not only of Spanish but of International cinema as well that takes place in Malaga, a city located in the south of Andalusia, Spain. The festival showcases the latest works of filmmakers from all over the world. It has grown in popularity over the years and has become a major attraction for both film enthusiasts and professionals.

2. When and where is the Malaga Film Festival held?

The Malaga Film Festival is usually held in March or April, and it lasts 10 days. This year it will be held from the 10th to the 19th of March. Every day there will be something different so you can join at any time and even take part in some of the activities of the Malaga Film Festival! The festival takes place in various locations throughout the city of Malaga. However, the main venue is the Cervantes Theatre, a beautiful, historic building located in the heart of the town. Other venues include the Albéniz Cinema, the Echegaray Theatre, and the Soho Caixabank Theatre. Moreover, if you take a walk in Calle Larios and in Plaza de la Constitucion, you will find exhibitions and activities of the Malaga Film Festival.

3. What happens at the Malaga Film Festival?

The Malaga Film Festival features a wide variety of events, including film screenings, workshops, conferences, and awards ceremonies. The festival is an opportunity to display the latest works of Spanish and international filmmakers, and it offers a platform for up-and-coming directors and actors to promote their talent. For instance, some of the different competitions are Feature Films, Zonazine, Documentaries, Fiction Short Films, Animated Short Films, Documentary Short Films, Málaga Short Films, and Cinema Cocina. Overall, the competitions will include Spanish and Latin American films which can be a great opportunity for you to get to know the best Spanish films for your next movie night.

Film Screenings

The festival offers a range of genres, from drama to comedy to horror, so there’s something for everyone. The festival also features a number of premieres, including world and European premieres, which are highly anticipated by movie fans and industry professionals.

Award Ceremonies

The Malaga Film Festival is known for its prestigious awards ceremonies, which recognize the best films and performances of the year. The festival offers a range of awards, not only for Best Film, and Best Director, but also for Best Actor, and Best Actress. A panel of industry professionals judges the awards, which filmmakers and actors covet very much.

Workshops and Conferences

In addition, there will be a range of workshops and conferences for industry professionals and aspiring filmmakers. These events cover a range of topics, from screenwriting to cinematography to film financing. They provide a valuable opportunity for attendees to learn from experts in the industry and to network with other professionals.

4. Highlights of the Malaga Film Festival

One of the highlights of the Malaga Film Festival is the Official Section, which features a selection of the best Spanish and international films of the year. In this section, a jury of industry professionals awards prizes to the best films and performances. Another festival highlight is the ZonaZine section, which showcases independent and alternative films from around the world. This section is particularly popular with younger audiences interested in more experimental and avant-garde works. The festival also offers plenty of special screenings and events. For example, you can enjoy outdoor screenings, retrospective screenings of classic films, and talks with industry professionals. These events provide a unique and memorable experience for attendees.

5. Honorary Prizes

Each year, the festival presents several honorary prizes to individuals who have significantly contributed to Spanish and Latin American cinema. These prizes include the Ricardo Franco Award, which recognizes emerging talent in Spanish cinema. The Retrospective Award goes to Alberto Rodríguez the director of Prison 77, a film with Miguel Herrán, the Money Heist star, as a protagonist. In addition, the festival presents the Málaga-Sur Award which goes to Blanca Portillo, an actress that won the Best Female Performance Award at Cannes. These honorary prizes are a testament to the festival’s commitment to recognizing excellence and promoting the development of Spanish and Latin American cinema.

6. How to attend the Malaga Film Festival?

Getting Tickets

If you are interested in attending the Malaga Film Festival, you can purchase tickets online from the festival’s official website. You can find a range of ticket options, including individual tickets for specific screenings, as well as passes for multiple events.

Also, you can purchase your ticket from the box offices at the different venues:

Cervantes Theatre	24/02-9/03: M-F 11:00-14:00 & 18:00-20:30 10/03-18/03: from 11:00 until 30 minutes after the start of the last film. 19/03: one hour before the event start
Albeniz Cinema	24/02-9/03: every day from 16:30 to 22:00 10/03-19/03: until 30 minutes before the start of the event.
Echegaray Theatre	10/03-17/03: from 15:30 till 22:00
Soho Caixabank Theatre	30 minutes before the first event until the beginning of the last event.

Accommodation

Malaga is a popular tourist destination, and there are plenty of options for accommodation, including hostels, and vacation rentals. It’s important to book your accommodation in advance, especially if you’re planning to attend the festival during the busiest days.

Transportation

Malaga is a well-connected city, with an international airport and a high-speed train station. The festival venues are located in the city center, and most of them are within walking distance of each other. If you’re planning to explore the city during your stay, there are also plenty of public transportation options, including buses and taxis.

7. Best ways to Enjoy the Malaga Film Festival

The festival offers a wide range of events, and it’s important to plan your schedule in advance to make sure you don’t miss anything. Check the festival program on the official website of Festival de Malaga. You can choose the screenings, workshops, and events that interest you the most. Popular screenings can attract large crowds, so it’s important to arrive early to secure your seat.

The Malaga Film Festival is a formal event, and most attendees dress up for the occasion. Hence, you should plan your outfits in advance and make sure to dress appropriately for the screenings, workshops, and events you’re attending. Since the festival offers a wide range of films and events, it’s important to be open-minded. The Malaga Film Festival is a great opportunity to explore new genres and styles of cinema. You never know what hidden gems you might discover!

In addition, this film festival is a valuable opportunity to network with industry professionals and other filmmakers. Make sure to attend the workshops, conferences, and special events, and don’t be afraid to introduce yourself and make new connections.

All in all, the Malaga Film Festival 2023 is an exciting event for film enthusiasts and professionals alike. With a wide range of activities, the festival offers a unique and memorable experience for attendees. Make sure to plan your schedule in advance, arrive early, dress appropriately, and be eager to explore the Spanish cinematography! We hope you enjoy this vibrant celebration of cinema in the beautiful city of Malaga!

8. Daily Program of the Malaga Film Festival 2023

Friday, March 10th

Hour	Title	Location	Hall	Section	Duration
11:00	Alguien que cuide de mí	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section Out of Competition	97 min.
16:00	El año que nací	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	63 min.
17:00	Fantasmas Los días de lluvia Cascanueces La canción del pantano Algo permanente She Never Thought to Be There La acampada	Albeniz Cinema	1	Short Films Malaga Official Section PROGRAM 1	86 min.
19:30	Les més grans Alcira y el campo de espigas	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/ Short Films Official Section	107 min.
20:00	Opening Ceremony & City of Paradise Award	Cervantes Theatre	–	–	–
20:00	Anticlímax Er coraje Creciendo deprisa La pichona Yogur Yalecu Retap	Albeniz Cinema	1	Short Films Malaga Official Section PROGRAM 2	68 min.
22:00	Camino de lava Dinamita El matadero	Echegaray Theatre		Documentaries/ Short Films Official Section	107 min.
22:15	El año que nací	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	63 min.
22:30	Alguien que cuide de mí	Cervantes Theatre		Feature Films Official Section Out of Competition	97 min.
22:30	Alguien que cuide de mí	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section Out of Competition	97 min.

Saturday, March 11th

Hour	Title	Location	Hall	Section	Duration
08:30	Matria	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	100 min.
12:30	Tregua(s)	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	90 min.
16:00	Esperando a Dalí	Cervantes Theatre	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	118 min.
16:00	Matar cangrejos	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	106 min.
16:00	Identidad Hatun phaqcha, tierra sana	Echegaray Theatre	–	Cinema Cocina Official Section	99 min.
16:15	El padre bueno Velar Visionado Se nos hizo de noche Ulises Tornar a casa Suelta (out of competition)	Albeniz Cinema	2	Short Films Official Section PROGRAM 1	101 min.
17:00	Amigos hasta la muerte	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	97 min.
17:00	Fantasmas Los días de lluvia Cascanueces La canción del pantano Algo permanente She Never Thought to Be There La acampada	MVA Cultural Center	–	Short Films Malaga Official Section PROGRAM 1	86 min.
17:00	Invasión	University of Malaga	–	5 minutes of cinema	60 min.
18:00	Ida Vitale	Auditorio Museo Picasso Malaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	83 min.
18:00	El golfo	Albeniz Cinema	4	City of Paradise Award Cycle	94 min.
18:45	Rebelión	Albeniz Cinema	2	Feature Films Official Section	105 min.
19:00	Matria	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	100 min.
19:00	Anticlímax Er coraje Creciendo deprisa La pichona Yogur Yalecu Retap	MVA Cultural Center	–	Short Films Malaga Official Section PROGRAM 2	68 min.
19:00	Osario Norte	University of Malaga	–	5 minutes of cinema	60 min.
19:30	Las noches de Tefía	Albeniz Cinema	1	TV screen	69 min.
19:30	Mi holocausto: Philomena Franz Pedro	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	106 min.
20:00	La exposición	Auditorio Museo Picasso Malaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	72 min.
20:15	Amigos hasta la muerte	Albeniz Theatre	3	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	97 min.
20:45	La ñina mártir El otro El pensamiento mágico Reflections Mamá Hormak Rubio Cobrizo (out of competition)	Albeniz Cinema	2	Short Films Official Section PROGRAM 2	114 min.
21:30	Tregua(s)	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	90 min.
21:30	En mis zapatos	MVA Cultural Center	–	Special Passes Feature Films	62 min.
22:00	Solmatalua Solidariedade Vai e vem	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	106 min.
22:15	En Corps	Albeniz Cinema	1	Mosaic International Panorama	117 min.
22:15	Matar cangrejos	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	106 min.

Sunday, March 12th

Hour	Title	Location	Hall	Section	Duration
08:30	Els Encantats	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	106 min.
12:30	Bajo terapia	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	93 min.
16:00	Rebelión	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	105 min.
16:00	Tierra de nuestras madres	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	88 min.
16:00	TransUniversal	Auditorio Museo Picasso Malaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	96 min.
16:00	Comezainas Zacahuili Pioneros del vino en Ronda	Echegaray Theatre	–	Cinema Cocina Official Section	70 min.
16:15	La Concha Arquitectura emocional 1959 Aproveche la infancia que luego va la vida Tormenta de verano Provocadora Bahía Gracias (out of competition)	Albeniz Cinema	2	Short Films Official Section PROGRAM 3	111 min.
17:00	Los buenos modales	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	90 min.
17:00	El padre bueno Velar Visionado Se nos hizo de noche Ulises Tornar a casa Suelta (out of competition)	MVA Cultural Center	–	Short Films Official Section PROGRAM 1	101 min.
18:00	La importance de llamarse Ernesto y la gilipollez de llamarse Eric	Auditorio Museo Picasso Malaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	96 min.
18:00	Cuando tú no estás	Albeniz Cinema	4	City of Paradise Award Cycle	91 min.
18:15	Tregua(s)	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	90 min.
18:30	Solos en la noche	University of Malaga	–	5 minutes of cinema	60 min.
18:45	Saudade fez morada aqui dentro	Albeniz Cinema	2	Feature Films Official Section	107 min.
19:00	Bajo terapia	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	93 min.
19:00	La ñina mártir El otro El pensamiento mágico Reflections Mamá Hormak Rubio Cobrizo (out of competition)	MVA Cultural Center	–	Short Films Official Section PROGRAM 2	114 min.
19:30	Los pacientes del doctor García	Albeniz Cinema	1	TV screen	66 min.
19:30	K8 Montaña azul Ara la llum cau vertical	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	106 min.
20:00	Hay una puerta ahí	Auditorio Museo Picasso Malaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	80 min.
20:15	Matria	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	100 min.
20:45	Cuerdas El viaje Cánidos Desguace Lava Robots Actos por partes (out of competition)	Albeniz Cinema	2	Short Films Official Section PROGRAM 4	111 min.
21:30	Els Encantats	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	106 min.
21:30	Los buenos modales	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	90 min.
21:45	La guerre des Lulus	Albeniz Cinema	1	Mosaic International Panorama	109 min.
22:00	Canta una doncella Yo tenía una vida	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	101 min.
22:15	Tierra de nuestras madres	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	88 min.

Monday, March 13th

Hour	Title	Location	Hall	Section	Duration
08:30	Una vida no tan simple	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	107 min.
12:30	Las buenas compañías	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	95 min.
16:00	Saudade fez morada aqui dentro	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	107 min.
16:00	Sean eternxs	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	96 min.
16:00	Viva la calle Illustres majaras	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	120 min.
16:00	Cocina Aural Birra en ruta #0 – Segovia	Echegaray Theatre	–	Cinema Cocina Official Section	65 min.
16:15	Chimborazo Ashkasha Diari d’un operator cinematografic Txotxongiloa El matí del senyor Xifró Bonjour douala Amanece la noche más larga 1996 Él corrió junto a su camarada Bottle Rocket To Pluto	Albeniz Cinema	2	Animazine Short Films Official Section SINGLE PROGRAM	86 min.
16:30	Manuel Falces. Inventario de espejos	Auditorio Museo Picasso Malaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	81 min.
17:00	Kepler sexto B	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	97 min.
17:00	Na Ribas Ellas Ezohikoak Insisten La residencia de señoritas	MVA Cultural Center	‘	Affirming Women’s Rights / Short Films	130 min.
18:15	Els Encantats	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	106 min.
18:15	Días mejores	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	TV screen	53 min.
18:45	Zapatos rojos	Albeniz Cinema	2	Feature Films Official Section	83 min.
19:00	Una vida no tan simple	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	107 min.
19:30	Devoción	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	82 min.
19:30	Petges a l´herbaEl retrato de mi padre	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	106 min.
20:00	Dorinico, cómo conseguir un sueño	Auditorio Museo Picasso Málaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	80 min.
20:00	Anatomía dunha serea Dispatchers Por Magda Women in the Studio Mujeres sin censura	MAV Cultural Center	–	Affirming Women’s Rights / Short Films	134 min.
20:15	Bajo terapia	Albeniz Theatre	3	Feature Films Official Section	93 min.
20:45	Rebelión	Albeniz Theatre	4	Feature Films Official Section	105 min.
20:45	Salva  7:11 cuarzo   Todo va bien Sacrilegio Saboteadora	Albeniz Cinema	2	Short Films Grants for Audiovisual Creation Out of Competition SINGLE PROGRAM	93 min.
21:00	Unzué. L’últim equip del Juancar	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	92 min.
21:30	Las buenas compañías	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	95 min.
21:45	Il signore delle formiche	Albeniz Cinema	1	Mosaic International Panorama	134 min.
22:00	2ª PessoaAlteritats	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	107 min.
22:15	Sean eternxs	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	96 min.
22:30	Chimborazo Ashkasha Diari d’un operador cinematogràfic Txotxongiloa El matí del senyor Xifró Bonjour douala Amanece la noche más large 1996  Él corrió junto a su camarada Bottle Rocket To Pluto	MVA Cultural Center	–	Animazine Short Films Official Section SINGLE PROGRAM	86 min.

Tuesday, March 14th

Hour	Title	Location	Hall	Section	Duration
08:30	Sica	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	91 min.
12:30	Empieza el baile	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	99 min.
16:00	Zapatos rojos	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	83 min.
16:00	Diógenes	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	80 min.
16:00	Empieza el caminho · Diego Gallegos La Huella, historia de un parador de playa (out of competition)	Echegaray Theatre	–	Cinema Cocina Official Section	85 min.
16:15	La Unidad Kabul	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	TV screen	50 min.
16:15	Desperté con un sueño	Albeniz Cinema	2	Feature Films Official Section	76 min.
16:30	Hotel Torremolinos	Auditorio Museo Picasso Málaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	77 min.
16:45	La autoestima La butaca de la puta A las mujeres de España. María Lejárraga	MVA Cultural Center	–	Affirming Women’s Rights / Short Films	112 min.
17:00	La fortaleza	Albeniz Cinema	1	Special Passes Feature Films	92 min.
17:00	Summers el rebelde	University of Malaga	–	5 minutes of cinema	60 min.
18:00	La señora que juega	University of Malaga	–	5 minutes of cinema	60 min.
18:15	Las buenas compañías	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	95 min.
18:15	Hit	Soho CaixaBank Theater	–	TV screen	65 min.
18:15	Feudo	Auditorio Museo Picasso Málaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	72 min.
18:45	Historias de la radio	Albeniz Cinema	2	Golden Film	96 min.
19:00	Sica	Cervantes Theater	–	Feature Films Official Section	91 min.
19:00	La Concha  Arquitectura emocional 1959  Aproveche la infancia que luego va la vida  Tormenta de verano  Provocadora  Bahía Gracias	MVA Cultural Center	–	Short Films Official Section PROGRAM 3	111 min.
19:30	De Caperucita a loba en solo seis tíos	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	93 min.
19:30	Sonoma (Le film, pas le spectacle)	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Feature Films Official Section	88 min.
20:00	La última lidia	Auditorio Museo Picasso Málaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	90 min.
20:15	Una vida no tan simple	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	107 min.
20:45	Saudade fez morada aqui dentro	Albeniz Cinema	4	Feature Films Official Section	107 min.
21:00	Trigal	Albeniz Cinema	2	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	114 min.
21:00	Patria y Vida: The Power of Music	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	88 min.
21:30	Empieza el baile	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	99 min.
21:30	Devoción	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	82 min.
21:45	Harka	Albeniz Cinema	1	Mosaic International Panorama	87 min.
22:00	Canto errante Olores Lo que se hereda	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	100 min.
22:15	Diógenes	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	80 min.

Wednesday, March 15th

Hour	Title	Location	Hall	Section	Duration
08:30	Unicorns	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	93 min.
10:30	Por Magda Mujeres sin censura	Albeniz Cinema	3	Affirming Women’s Rights / Short Films	90 min.
12:30	El fantástico caso del Golem	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	95 min.
16:00	Desperté con un sueño	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	76 min.
16:00	La bruja de Hitler	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	117 min.
16:00	Nun tempo de horta Du vin dans les voiles	Echegaray Theatre	–	Cinema Cocina Official Section	88 min.
16:15	El corazón de la luna	Albenic Cinema	2	Focus Peru (Guest country)	80 min.
16:45	Cuerdas El viaje Cánidos Desguace Lava Robots  Actos por partes (out of competition)	MVA Cultural Center	–	Short Films Official Section PROGRAM 4	111 min.
17:00	Honeymoon	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	90 min.
17:00	Pacto de silencio	Auditorio Museo Picasso Málaga	–	5 minutes of cinema	60 min.
18:15	Pollos sin cabeza	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	TV screen	60 min.
18:30	Tren d’ombres	Albeniz Cinema	3	Special Premiere	88 min.
18:30	Las paredes hablan	Auditorio Museo Picasso Málaga	–	Tribute	75 min.
18:45	Las hijas	Albeniz Cinema	2	Feature Films Official Section	80 min.
19:00	El fantástico caso del Golem	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	95 min.
19:00	Kepler sexto B	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	97 min.
19:30	Asedio	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	100 min.
19:30	Hipocampo Fantasmagoría La Singla	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	122 min.
20:30	Sica	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	91 min.
20:45	Zapatos rojos	Albeniz Cinema	4	Feature Films Official Section	83 min.
20:45	Conversaciones sobre el odio	Albeniz Cinema	2	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	85 min.
21:00	Un día Lobo López	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	87 min.
21:30	Unicorns +Premio Ricardo Franco	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	93 min.
21:30	De Caperucita a loba en solo seis tíos	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	93 min.
21:45	Houria	Albeniz Cinema	1	Mosaic International Panorama	104 min.
22:00	El bus Remember my name	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	105 min.
22:30	La bruja de Hitler	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	117 min.

Thursday, March 16th

Hour	Title	Location	Hall	Section	Duration
08:30	La pecera	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	92 min.
12:30	20.000 especies de abejas	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	125 min.
16:00	Las hijas	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	80 min.
16:00	Juia	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	61 min.
16:00	Etxetxipia (casa pequeña) Itsasoak pizten gaitu	Echegaray Theatre	–	Cinema Cocina Official Section	96 min.
16:15	La desconocida	Albeniz Cinema	2	Feature Films Official Section	88 min.
16:30	Las Invisibles	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	TV screen	45 min.
17:00	Honeymoon	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	90 min.
17:00	El mundo de Nelsito	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	100 min.
17:00	El ventre del mar	Auditorio Museo Picasso Málaga	–	Tribute	75 min.
18:00	Gala Málaga Cinema	–	–	–	60 min.
18:15	Unicorns	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	93 min.
18:30	Selftape	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	TV screen	90 min.
18:45	Empieza el baile	Albeniz Cinema	2	Feature Films Official Section	99 min.
19:30	La pecera	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	92 min.
19:30	Awareness	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	112 min.
19:30	Boja Why Oído odio	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	82 min.
20:15	El fantástico caso del Golem	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	95 min.
20:30	Siempre te llevo conmigo	Auditorio Museo Picasso Málaga	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	113 min.
20:45	Desperté con un sueño	Albeniz Cinema	4	Feature Films Official Section	76 min.
20:45	El caso Monroy	Albeniz Cinema	2	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	92 min.
21:30	Asedio	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	100 min.
21:30	Solteronas	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	95 min.
21:45	Love Life	Albeniz Cinema	1	Mosaic International Panorama	123 min.
22:00	20.000 especies de abejas	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	125 min.
22:00	La muchedumbre reaparecerá siempre Guapo’y	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	86 min.
22:15	Julia	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	61 min.

Friday, March 17th

Hour	Title	Location	Hall	Section	Duration
08:30	El castigo	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	86 min.
10:00	El hotel de los líos. García García 2	Cervantes Theatre	–	Cineforum	95 min.
12:30	Upon Entry	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section	74 min.
16:00	La desconocida	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	88 min.
16:00	La última noche de Sandra M.	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	80 min.
16:15	La barbarie	Albeniz Cinema	2	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	94 min.
16:30	Quijote en Nueva York	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	83 min.
16:30	Iberia, naturaleza infinita	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	73 min.
17:00	Awareness	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	112 min.
17:00	El hotel de los líos. García García 2	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	98 min.
17:00	Invasión drag	Albeniz Cinema	4	Focus Peru (Guest country)	78 min.
18:00	Fernando “La Estrella”	–	–	–	60 min.
18:15	20.000 especies de abejas	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	125 min.
18:30	Nacho	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	TV screen	100 min.
18:45	Un mundo para Julius	Albeniz Cinema	2	Focus Peru (Guest country)	104 min.
19:00	El castigo	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	86 min.
19:00	Trigal	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	114 min.
19:30	La memoria del cine: una película sobre Fernando Méndez-Leite	Albeniz Cinema	1	Documentaries/Special Passes	93 min.
19:30	La piel de MarteJulia no te cases	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	83 min.
20:30	La pecera	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	92 min.
20:45	La hembrita	Albeniz Cinema	2	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	90 min.
21:30	Upon Entry +Premio Málaga Talent,	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section	74 min.
21:30	Conversaciones sobre el odio	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	85 min.
21:30	Hermano caballo	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	73 min.
21:45	El cuco	Albeniz Cinema	1	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	98 min.
22:00	AqueronteMoto	Echegaray Theatre	–	Documentaries/Short Films Official Section	92 min.
22:30	La última noche de Sandra M.	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Zonazine Official Section	80 min.

Saturday, March 18th

Hour	Title	Location	Hall	Section	Duration
09:30	Como Dios manda	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section Out of Competition	99min.
16:00	Upon Entry	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	74 min.
16:15	El mundo de Nelsito	Albeniz Cinema	2	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	100 min.
17:00	El caso Monroy	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	92 min.
17:00	Buscando a Lehmberg	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	Documentaries/Special Passes	87 min.
18:15	El castigo	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	86 min.
19:00	La hembrita	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	90 min.
19:30	Mi última condena	Albeniz Cinema	1	Grants for Out-of-Competition Creation	85 min.
20:00	Gala de Clausura	Cervantes Theatre	–	–	–
20:15	Las hijas	Albeniz Cinema	2	Feature Films Official Section	80 min.
20:15	La desconocida	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section	88 min.
21:00	El cuco	Soho CaixaBank Theatre	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	98 min.
21:30	La barbarie	MVA Cultural Center	–	Malaga Premiere Official Section Out of Competition	94 min.
22:15	Como Dios manda	Albeniz Cinema	3	Feature Films Official Section Out of Competition	99 min.
22:30	Como Dios manda	Cervantes Theatre	–	Feature Films Official Section Out of Competition	99 min.
22:30	Como Dios manda	Albeniz Cinema	1	Feature Films Official Section Out of Competition	99 min.

Sunday, March 19th

Hour	Title	Location	Hall	Section	Duration
19:00	Concierto de Clausura – Amaral	Cervantes Theatre	–	–	85 min.

Read more about things to do in Malaga: Top 20 Fun Things to Do in Malaga and 11 Things You Must See When Visiting Malaga.

You could even go on a day trip since Malaga is in the center of the region of Andalusia.