The 23. Mostra de Cinema Espiritual de Catalunya runs from 15 to 30 November 2026 and, according to the organisers, brings more than 150 screenings to dozens of locations across Catalonia. The Direcció General d’Afers Religiosos of the Generalitat de Catalunya lists 155 screenings at 75 venues in 43 municipalities as the scope of this year’s edition. The opening is scheduled for 15 November in Barcelona.
The 2026 festival is organised around three thematic strands. Discerniment i elecció explores life-changing decisions. La mirada de les víctimes focuses on the consequences of war, violence and exclusion. Cap a la saviesa looks at paths to personal and spiritual growth. The programme includes international feature films and documentaries as well as regional productions; many events are accompanied by introductions, panel discussions and audience Q&As.
One of the titles highlighted in the programme announcement is Los domingos by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa The film explores family conflicts surrounding a 17-year-old’s decision to enter a convent. Also listed are documentaries on local social issues, including films about support for homeless people and works exploring the relationship between spirituality and landscape. The organisers say the Mostra aims to “make the invisible visible” and serve as a platform for interfaith dialogue and public debate. This description comes from official communications by the Direcció General d’Afers Religiosos.
The distribution across numerous towns and cultural venues follows the series’ established practice. The Generalitat has organised the Mostra for years in cooperation with institutions such as the Filmoteca and regional partners. Church institutions and several dioceses use the festival as an opportunity for educational and dialogue initiatives; cultural centres promote individual events locally.
Facts about the programme, dates and venues are based on information published by the Direcció General d’Afers Religiosos. According to this information, the 23rd edition begins on 15 November 2026 and ends on 30 November 2026. The figures of 155 screenings, 75 venues and 43 municipalities refer to the current version of the official programme overview.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).