From 14 to 22 November, this town in Segovia will become a film hub, hosting screenings, workshops, meetings with filmmakers and cultural activities.
From 14 to 22 November, the town of Cuéllar will host the second edition of the Cuéllar International Film Week (SICC), an event that will transform the town into a real film set for nine consecutive days. This private initiative was created with the aim of bringing quality film culture to a rural area that is usually left out of the major cultural circuits, as well as providing an economic boost for Cuéllar and the surrounding region.
The Cuéllar International Film Week has established itself as a cultural benchmark in rural areas, demonstrating that quality cinema can and should reach every corner of the country.
The main objective of the II SICC is to offer Cuéllar and its surrounding area a varied, high-quality film programme, revitalising local cultural life, attracting new audiences and creating spaces for people to come together around the seventh art. ‘This is a private initiative that aims to democratise access to culture,’ say the organisers.
New edition featuring a multidisciplinary programme
This year’s Cuéllar International Film Week features numerous new additions, such as the expansion of its scope to provincial capitals, a larger network of collaborating establishments, a bullfighting section with a documentary on Andrés Roca Rey, a Fundación Delibes exhibition throughout the week, Universo Delibes workshops taught by Fernando Cárdaba, a Mexican film series with the screening of two films, and specific sections: SICC Infantil and SICC Juvenil, territorial extension to Montemayor de Pililla, and a short film competition with cash prizes.
These new features include: screenings of eight short films in the short film competition and 11 feature films and eight short films in the official section, with directors in attendance to personally present their works; film workshops for all audiences; discussions and talks with film professionals, humanities and sports professors, meetings with filmmakers and cultural heritage directors, film-themed vermouths that will fuse gastronomy and culture, themed concerts, film-inspired dishes that will recreate the culinary experience of the seventh art, and dramatic monologues performed by the author of the work.
Detailed programme
Friday, 14 November – Opening
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | La Magdalena Church
- Presentation of the SICC by director José María Velasco
- Dramatic monologue ‘ENTRE EL CIELO Y LA CALLE’ (Between Heaven and the Street) about Caravaggio by Piermario Ticozzelli
- Gift of Piermario Ticozzelli’s book to each attendee
10:00 p.m. | San Francisco Restaurant
- Catering for attendees at the opening
11:30 p.m. | Destino Café y Copas
- Concert ‘Escenas Sonoras’ (Sound Scenes) by Miguel Fraile
Saturday, 15 November
Opening of the Delibes exhibition at the Alfonsa de la Torre Gallery (15th to 22nd November in the afternoons).
12:00-1:30 p.m. | Mexican Film Series – Alfonsa de la Torre Hall
- ‘TIEMPO DE LLUVIA’ (2018) | Director: Itandehui Jansen | 89 min | Drama
OFFICIAL SECTION SCREENINGS: 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. – Alfonsa de la Torre Hall
- ‘LAS CHICAS DE LA ESTACIÓN’ (2024) | Director: Juana Macías | 115 min | Drama
- Presentation and discussion with director Juana Macías and lead actress
Sunday, 16 November
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Mexican Film Series – Alfonsa de la Torre Theatre
- ‘A TRAVÉS DE TOLA’ (2023) | Director: Casandra Casasola | 75 min | Documentary
- About women who keep memories alive in a country of absent men
1:30-3:30 p.m. | Film Vermouth
- Grandmother Pina’s Orchestra
- Departure from Plaza Mayor at 1:30 p.m. with stops at Plaza de los Coches and Calle Ávila
OFFICIAL SECTION SCREENINGS: 5:30 and 9:00 p.m. – Alfonsa de la Torre Theatre
- ‘MISTERIOSO ASESINATO EN LA MONTAÑA’ (Mysterious Murder in the Mountains) | Director: Franck Dubosc | 109 min | Comedy, Thriller
Monday, 17 November
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | SICC Children’s Section – Alfonsa de la Torre Room
- ‘FLOW’ | Director: Gints Zilbalodis | 83 min | Animation, Adventure
- Animated film for young children.
Students from Santa Clara, La Villa and San Gil schools will attend.
OFFICIAL SECTION SCREENINGS: 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. – Alfonsa de la Torre Theatre
- ‘THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE’ | Director: Magnus Von Horn | 122 min | Drama, Thriller
Tuesday, 18 November
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Pedro I ‘The Cruel’ Palace
- The World of Delibes: WORKSHOP ‘Beyond Delibes’ novels: cinema’
- Workshops led by: Fernando Cárdaba
OFFICIAL SECTION SCREENINGS: 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. – Alfonsa de la Torre Theatre
- ‘UNA QUINTA PORTUGUESA’ (2025) | Director: Avelina Prat | 114 min | Drama, Thriller
Wednesday, 19 November
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Pedro I ‘The Cruel’ Palace
- The World of Delibes: WORKSHOP ‘Beyond Delibes’ novels: cinema’
- Workshops led by: Fernando Cárdaba
OFFICIAL SECTION SCREENINGS: 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- ‘MARIPOSAS NEGRAS’ (2024) | Director: David Baute | 115 min | Animation, Drama
- Presentation and discussion with Pepe Sánchez (animation director and academic in film arts and sciences)
Thursday, 20 November
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | SICC Youth – Alfonsa de la Torre Room
- ‘LOS WILLIAMS’ | Director: Raúl de la Fuente | 85 min | Documentary
- Screening of the winning short film from the VianaTur 2025 Festival:
- ‘SOY AGUA’ | Director: Roger Cusó | 6’20 min
- Discussion with humanities and physical education teachers
- Students from IES Duque de Alburquerque will attend
SCREENINGS: 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. – Alfonsa de la Torre Room
MujerDoc Short Film Competition
- ELLE | Director: Liliane Mutti/Daniela Ramalho | France/2021
- MUJER DE TIERRA | Director: Evelyn M. Muñoz | Mexico/2021
- PUZZLEAK | Director: Kote Camacho | Spain/2024
- LA HISTORIA DE TODAS NOSOTRAS | Director: Itxaso Díaz | Spain/2023
- RADICAL TENDERNESS | Director: Celia Galicia | Mexico/2024
- ALL I NEED IS A BALL | Director: Elena Molina | Spain/2019
- GRANNY’S SEXUAL LIFE | Director: Urska Djukic | Slovenia/2021
- LA SERPIENTE DE SHELMECA | Director: Laura Bermúdez | Honduras/2023
Friday, 21 November
OFFICIAL SELECTION SCREENINGS: 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. – Alfonsa de la Torre Theatre
- ‘LOS DOMINGOS’ (2025) | Director: Alauda Ruiz de Azúa | 115 min | Drama, Family
- Exclusive premiere in the province of Segovia
Saturday, 22 November – Closing Ceremony
12:00-14:00 | Bullfighting Section
- ‘TARDES DE SOLEDAD’ (2024) | Director: Albert Serra | 125 min | Documentary, Bullfighting
- Portrait of bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey
7:30-9:30 p.m. | SICC CLOSING CEREMONY – Alfonsa de la Torre Hall
- Awards ceremony for the 1st SICC Short Film Competition
- Hispania Nostra: Report on the heritage of Cuéllar
- Concert by PEPE COLÁS: ‘Slow songs by a restless person’
- Accompanied by Carlos Hernanz on piano
23:00 | El Estival
- Special Soundtrack Session with Armiña and DJ Tuan
SICC Extension – Montemayor de Pililla
Saturday, 29 November | Arenal Theatre
- 11:30 a.m.: ‘Los Williams’
- 6:30 p.m.: Screening of the eight short films from the SICC competition
More information at https://www.semanadecinedecuellar.com/