World Cup: Semifinals
Explore outstanding films from the Ibero-American countries that advanced to the World Cup Round of 32: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and Spain. Discover the stories, cultures, and voices that make each nation unique—both on and off the pitch.
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The World Cup: Semifinals collection includes the following titles:
7 Reasons to Run Away (from Society)
7 Raons per Fugir (de la Societat)
Comedy, Fiction
Spain
Seven darkly humorous stories whose protagonists are downright detestable. Seven characteristics that make us unbearable. Seven reasons it’s best to avoid people altogether. Seven surrealist visions of a dysfunctional society.
9 Sevilles
Nueve Sevillas
Documentary, Experimental
Spain
An unorthodox walk through new flamenco by way of nine portraits of figure,s from dance, singing, poetry and activism.
A Bright Sun
Un sol radiant
Drama, Fiction
Spain
Eleven-year-old Mila faces the last days of life before the world's end, struggling to understand death while keeping her family together.
A School in Cerro Hueso
Una escuela en Cerro Hueso
Drama, Fiction
Argentina
After numerous rejections due to her Autism diagnosis, six-year-old Ema finally finds a safe place to observe and explore the world in silence and at her own pace.
About Thirty
Arturo a los 30
Drama, Comedy, Fiction
Argentina
A comedy of errors revolving around a hapless 30-year-old named Arturo and his penchant for indiscretions as the film springs between decades.
Alegria
Alegría
Drama, Comedy, Fiction
Spain
Renowned Mexican actress Cecilia Suárez stars in a story of reconciliation set in Melilla, an autonomous, Spanish city on Africa’s north coast where Jews, Muslims, and Christians come together.
Before Opening Night
Antes del estreno
Drama, Fiction, Romance
Argentina
Writer-director Santiago Giralt gives us elements of Woody Allen’s nervous comedy and Cassavetes’ melodramatic roller coaster in a storm of egos that takes place on one decisive weekend in the lives of Juana, a popular actress about to star in an important theater production, and her husband Roman, a director suffering from writer’s block.
Carlos Saura Photographer
Documentary
Germany
Legendary Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura unveils his hidden passion: Photography.
Chinese Take-Away
Un cuento chino
Comedy, Fiction
Argentina
An audience favorite starring Argentina’s national treasure Ricardo Darín, Chinese Take-Away showcases his brilliant comedic timing in a genuinely touching story exploring themes of cultural conflict and language barriers.
Dragonflies
Libélulas
Drama, Fiction
Spain
With no job and no future, Alex and Cata spend their lives dreaming of the day they can leave their town together.
I Girl
Yo niña
Drama, Fiction
Argentina
Based on the director’s autobiographical experiences, I Girl follows Armonía, a little girl who lives in the desolated landscapes of Argentina’s south with her hippie parents.
Menina Casilda
Drama, Comedy, Fiction
Spain
During the lockdown in Madrid, an unemployed actor, Diego, kidnaps Sara, a law student. She will be his audience…
Money Exchange
Cambio, cambio
Drama, Thriller, Fiction
Argentina
Newsreel footage about Argentina’s spiraling inflation since 2019 sets the stage for this economic thriller where Pablo is forced to sell dollars on the black market.
Sediments
Sedimientos
Documentary
Spain
Six trans women travel to a small town in León where they will explore what connects them as a group. An engaging and fun story about empathy, individuality, and the need to belong.
Seven Dogs
Siete perros
Drama, Fiction
Argentina
A canine family becomes the catalyst for human connection in this heartwarming film about a man looking to keep his seven dogs in his apartment despite the neighbors’ threats.
The Boss, Anatomy of a Crime
El patrón, radiografía de un crimen
Drama, Fiction, Thriller
Argentina, Venezuela
Based on a true story, The Boss, Anatomy of a Crime is a neo-realistic portrait of the inhumane work environment, and the power imbalances existing between worker and employer.