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Berlinale 2026 Highlights Catalonia's Cinema Evolution and Success

2/14/2026

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The 2026 Berlinale showcases Catalonia's diverse cinema, supported by the Catalan government's cultural agency ICEC.
Ian de la Rosa's Iván & Hadoum leads the lineup, a co-production with Germany and Belgium.
Filmmakers are moving from traditional arthouse toward broader genres and international collaborations.
El 47 is the highest-grossing Catalan film in 40 years, while the Max series Ravalear addresses gentrification.

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The 2026 Berlinale showcases Catalonia's diverse cinema, supported by the Catalan government's cultural agency ICEC.
Ian de la Rosa's Iván & Hadoum leads the lineup, a co-production with Germany and Belgium.
Filmmakers are moving from traditional arthouse toward broader genres and international collaborations.
El 47 is the highest-grossing Catalan film in 40 years, while the Max series Ravalear addresses gentrification.