D'A Film Festival 2026 to Showcase 120 Independent Films in Barcelona

The 16th edition runs from March 19 to 29, featuring a special award for Mia Hansen-Love.

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Barcelona will host the 16th edition of the D'A Film Festival from March 19 to 29, 2026, featuring a curated selection of 120 independent films and short stories.

The festival opens on March 19 with Un altre home by David Moragas, a film exploring modern relationships starring Bruna Cusí. This year's program balances established directors with emerging talents across venues like CCCB and Filmoteca de Catalunya.
French filmmaker Mia Hansen-Love will be honored with the D'A 2026 Award for her career achievements. Known for films such as L'avenir, she will attend a special ceremony and talk on March 21 at the Teatre CCCB.
Other highlights include a retrospective of German director Christian Petzold and the documentary Qui som by Salvador Sunyer. The event will take place across multiple city locations, including Mooby Aribau and Zumzeig cinemas.