{"id":10005697,"date":"2026-05-11T15:52:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T12:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cityfestival.thisisathens.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=36778"},"modified":"2026-05-11T16:07:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:07:45","slug":"athens-hispanic-film-festival-fecha-at-ellinis-europa-cinemas-2","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/cityfestival.thisisathens.org\/en\/event\/athens-hispanic-film-festival-fecha-at-ellinis-europa-cinemas-2\/2026-05-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Athens\u2019 Hispanic Film Festival (FeCHA) at Ellinis Europa Cinemas"},"content":{"rendered":"The finest moments of Spanish-language cinema return to the city for their 10th edition, filling an entire week in May with images, passion and emotion. Innovative directors, internationally acclaimed actors and inventive screenwriters come together with an enthusiastic audience, bringing to Athens an authentic atmosphere from Spain, Chile, Argentina, Cuba and other beloved countries of Latin America.\r\n\r\nThrough screenings that highlight both contemporary filmmaking and the rich cinematic traditions of these countries, Athens is transformed into a vast \u201ccinema\u201d celebrating the diversity and expressive power of Spanish-speaking culture.\r\n\r\nScreenings will take place at the open-air cinemas Ellinis Cinemax and Aello Cinemax, as well as at the Instituto Cervantes and the Hellenic American Union.\r\n\r\nThe anniversary programme includes 23 feature films and 13 short films, offering a comprehensive look at contemporary cinema from Spain and Latin America.\r\n\r\n<strong>Programme Highlights<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Opening Film:<\/strong> The festival officially opens with the highly anticipated satirical comedy Homo Sapiens? (Homo Argentum), Argentina\u2019s biggest commercial success of 2025.\r\n\r\n<strong>Special Tributes:<\/strong> A tribute to the late director Fabi\u00e1n Bielinsky, alongside the Diversidad section featuring queer short films in collaboration with Athens Pride.\r\n\r\n<strong>Closing Film:<\/strong> The festival concludes with A Poet (Un Poeta) from Colombia, presented in the presence of lead actor Ubeimar Rios.\r\n\r\n<strong>International Guests:<\/strong> Distinguished filmmakers including Helena Taberna, Asier Urbieta and Albert Pint\u00f3 will attend the festival, participating in masterclasses and audience discussions.\r\n\r\n<strong>Information &amp; Free Events<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterclass:<\/strong> Saturday 23 May at the Hellenic Open University.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Events:<\/strong> 28 May at the Hellenic American Union (docuFeCHA &amp; cortoFeCHA) and 29 May on the rooftop of the Instituto Cervantes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Online Screenings:<\/strong> Available from 29 to 31 May via www.fecha.gr\r\n\r\n<strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Advance sales begin on 8 May via more.com and from 14 May at the cinema box offices.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The finest moments of Spanish-language cinema return to the city for their 10th edition, filling an entire week in May with images, passion and emotion. 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