Mirrors

12th Edition / 2026
desencanto
DESENCANTO/ Sohu
A unique section in the panorama of international festivals, a space that delves into the creative processes and development of the filmmakers participating in the Official Selection.. Mirrors section features earlier films by these filmmakers, or by other filmmakers who have influenced their work. In this way, the audience can contextualize and understand the motivations and aesthetic keys of contemporary filmmakers, establishing connections between past and present. FILMADRID has made this section one of the pillars of its programming, guided by the firm conviction that it is necessary to change the structures and philosophy of film festivals, fostering in-depth knowledge and reflection on the artists’ works.
HOMES
LAILA PAKALNINA | 2021 | 121′

The neighbors pose in simple living pictures in front of their own homes.

Their Eyes
Nicolas Gourault | 2025 | 23′
How does a machine learn to interpret the world? Through testimonials and screen recordings, we are introduced to the experiences of online micro-workers in the Global South:

Mirrors
2026

The sections of FILMADRID 2026

 Explore the diversity and originality of the films in this edition.

with the assistance of:

Europa Creativa media

XII Edición

5 – 14 JUNIO 2026

Viernes 5 de Junio

Sábado 6 de Junio

Domingo 7 de Junio

Miércoles 10 de Junio

Jueves 11 de Junio

Viernes 12 de Junio

Sábado 13 de Junio

Domingo 14 de Junio