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Albert Serra – In Conversation With China’s Bi Gan – and Carla Simón, Nicolás Méndez, Turbo Shorts Capture Spain’s Creative Take-Off at Shanghai

In the last two years, Spanish directors have had more films in Cannes Festival main competition – five – than any other country in the world. On June 17, Prime Video announced that Spain was its No.

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Spanish filmmakers are gaining international recognition, with several notable directors participating in recent events. Albert Serra, Bi Gan, Carla Simón, and Nicolás Méndez were among the Spanish creatives in conversation at the Shanghai event. Their presence highlights a growing trend of Spanish filmmakers making a name for themselves globally. This is evident in the increasing number of Spanish films in prominent international festivals, such as the Cannes Festival main competition. The success of Spanish filmmakers is also reflected in the popularity of their films, with Prime Video recently announcing that Spain is its top non-English export force.

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