The 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival will take place from 20 to 28 September 2024 in

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, Gipuzkoa, Spain.

Background

A restored 4K version of Montxo Armendariz's film '' Tasio'' (which premiered at the 1984 San Sebastián Film Festival) was announced to be part of the 'Klasikoak' slate.

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's ''

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'' was later revealed to be the festival's opening film, as well as part of the official selection's competitive lineup. 2023

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winner

Javier Bardem Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem (; born 1 March 1969) is a Spanish actor. Known for his roles in Blockbuster (entertainment), blockbusters and foreign films, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as the psychopath, ...

is expected to receive the award in 2024, as the

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prevented him from attending the 71st festival. On 9 May 2024, the festival's organization unveiled the official poster for the 72nd edition; it features Donostia Award winner

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and it was designed by José Luis Lanzagorta based on a black and white photograph by Gustavo Papaleo. On 12 July 2024, the

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disclosed the 17 Spanish-produced titles which are to be part of the festival slate.

Sections

Official selection

The official selection slate includes the following pictures:

In competition

Out of Competition

New Directors

The New Directors slate includes:

Latin Horizons (''Horizontes Latinos'')

The Latin Horizons slate includes the following films:

Zabaltegi-Tabakalera

The Zabaltegi-Tabakalera section includes:

Velodrome (''Velódromo'')

The following pictures will be screened at the Velodrome:

Awards

Donostia Award

References

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