Instituto Cervantes is thrilled to announce that the winner of this year’s Premio del Público (Audience Choice Award) of the 23rd PELÍCULA>PELIKULA Spanish Film Festival is the Catalan film Casa en llamas(Dani de la Orden, 2024). The award-winning film will be shown once again on October 13 at 5:00 PM at the Red Carpet Cinemas, Shangri-La Plaza, as a special closing feature of the festival.
Casa en llamas follows Montse, a determined woman set on reuniting her distant family for an ideal weekend at the Costa Brava. However, what begins as an attempt at familial bonding quickly unravels into chaos, as her dream of togetherness spirals out of control. This darkly comedic film, filled with humor and heartfelt moments, resonated strongly with PELÍCULA’s audiences. It has earned acclaim for its witty portrayal of family dynamics, capturing both the light and dark aspects of familial relationships.
The film has made waves in the cinematic world, becoming the highest-grossing Catalan film of all time. In addition to its commercial success, Casa en llamas has also received several national awards, highlighting its cultural significance and impact on contemporary Catalan cinema. Its achievements mark a milestone in the industry, showcasing the richness of Catalan narratives and their resonance with both local and global audiences.
This 23rd edition of PELÍCULA>PELIKULA has been presented by Instituto Cervantes de Manila, Embajada de España en Filipinas, Shangri-La Plaza, and Red Carpet Cinemas. The festival has been held in collaboration with MTRCB, the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Teatro Real, Embajada Argentina en Filipinas, Embassy of Brazil in Manila, Embajada de Colombia en Filipinas, University of the Philippines Film Institute, De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, CMB Film Services Inc., University of the Philippines Department of European Languages, Far Eastern University – Institute of Arts and Science, Ateneo de Manila University – Modern Languages, Meridian International College, CIIT College of Arts and Technology, Mapua University School of Media Studies, i-Academy Makati, Asia Pacific Film Institute, Kinoise PH, and SINEGANG PH. The Festival is proudly sponsored by Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., Arthaland, Ayala Corporation, BOYSEN, Fundador, Terminal Six, and Barcino.
