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Top 100 Spanish Movies

"From groundbreaking classics to modern masterpieces, explore Spain's vibrant cinematic landscape."

Spain's cinematic heritage is as diverse and dynamic as the country itself, spanning a range of genres from drama and comedy to horror and fantasy. This list showcases the top 100 Spanish movies, highlighting the directors, actors, and storytellers who have contributed to Spain's rich filmography and left an indelible mark on the global cinema scene.

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Overview

  • Title: "Top 100 Spanish Movies: A Cinematic Journey Through Spain's Rich Filmography"
  • Subtitle: "A Cinematic Journey Through Spain's Rich Filmography"
  • Tagline: "From groundbreaking classics to modern masterpieces, explore Spain's vibrant cinematic landscape."
  • Description: "A comprehensive list of the top 100 Spanish movies, celebrating the breadth and diversity of Spanish cinema."
  • Keywords: Spanish Cinema, Movies, Directors, Actors, Filmography

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# Top 100 Spanish Movies
- A Cinematic Journey Through Spain's Rich Filmography
- From groundbreaking classics to modern masterpieces, explore Spain's vibrant cinematic landscape.
- A comprehensive list of the top 100 Spanish movies, celebrating the breadth and diversity of Spanish cinema.
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## Topics
- Early Classics: Films that paved the way for Spanish cinema.
- Golden Age: Iconic films and directors from Spain's cinematic boom.
- Modern Era: Contemporary films that redefine Spanish cinema.
- International Successes: Spanish films that gained global acclaim.
- Genre Cinema: Highlighting Spain's contribution to various genres.

Top 100 List

  1. Viridiana (1961) - Directed by Luis Buñuel, a controversial masterpiece.
  2. El espíritu de la colmena (1973) - Directed by Víctor Erice, a poetic exploration of childhood.
  3. Cria Cuervos (1976) - Directed by Carlos Saura, a haunting portrayal of loss.
  4. Jamón, Jamón (1992) - Directed by Bigas Luna, a darkly comic look at desire.
  5. Tesis (1996) - Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, a suspenseful critique of media violence.
  6. Abre Los Ojos (1997) - Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, a psychological thriller.
  7. Todo sobre mi madre (1999) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, an emotional tale of motherhood.
  8. Los lunes al sol (2002) - Directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, a poignant social drama.
  9. El laberinto del fauno (Pan's Labyrinth) (2006) - Directed by Guillermo del Toro, a dark fairy tale.
  10. Volver (2006) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, blending tragedy, comedy, and surrealism.
  11. El Orfanato (2007) - Directed by J.A. Bayona, a chilling ghost story.
  12. [Rec] (2007) - Directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, a groundbreaking horror film.
  13. La piel que habito (2011) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, a disturbing tale of obsession.
  14. Pa Negre (Black Bread) (2010) - Directed by Agustí Villaronga, a dark post-war drama.
  15. 8 Apellidos Vascos (2014) - Directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro, a hit romantic comedy.
  16. Julieta (2016) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, exploring themes of guilt and grief.
  17. Campeones (2018) - Directed by Javier Fesser, a heartwarming story of an unconventional basketball team.
  18. Dolor y gloria (2019) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, a semi-autobiographical film.
  19. La casa del caracol (2021) - Directed by Macarena Astorga, a thriller blending mystery and folklore.
  20. El Hoyo (The Platform) (2019) - Directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, a dystopian thriller.
  21. Mar adentro (The Sea Inside) (2004) - Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, based on the true story of Ramón Sampedro.
  22. La mala educación (Bad Education) (2004) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, a noirish drama.
  23. Hable con ella (Talk to Her) (2002) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, exploring complex relationships.
  24. Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) (1988) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, a vibrant comedy-drama.
  25. La lengua de las mariposas (Butterfly's Tongue) (1999) - Directed by José Luis Cuerda, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War.
  26. El secreto de sus ojos (The Secret in Their Eyes) (2009) - A Spanish-Argentine production, a compelling crime drama.
  27. Relatos salvajes (Wild Tales) (2014) - A Spanish-Argentine black comedy, exploring themes of revenge.
  28. Celda 211 (Cell 211) (2009) - Directed by Daniel Monzón, a gripping prison drama.
  29. Blancanieves (2012) - Directed by Pablo Berger, a unique take on the Snow White tale.
  30. La isla mínima (Marshland) (2014) - Directed by Alberto Rodríguez, a thriller set in post-Franco Spain.
  31. Truman (2015) - Directed by Cesc Gay, a touching story of friendship and farewell.
  32. Que Dios nos perdone (May God Forgive Us) (2016) - Directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, a tense crime thriller.
  33. Tarde para la ira (The Fury of a Patient Man) (2016) - Directed by Raúl Arévalo, a revenge story.
  34. Handia (Giant) (2017) - Directed by Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño, based on the true story of a giant from the Basque Country.
  35. La novia (The Bride) (2015) - Directed by Paula Ortiz, inspired by Lorca's "Blood Wedding."
  36. Verano 1993 (Summer 1993) (2017) - Directed by Carla Simón, a personal story of grief and childhood.
  37. Carmen y Lola (2018) - Directed by Arantxa Echevarría, exploring a romance between two Roma women.
  38. El silencio de otros (The Silence of Others) (2018) - A documentary about the victims of Spain's dictatorship.
  39. Los ojos de Julia (Julia's Eyes) (2010) -Directed by Guillem Morales, a suspenseful thriller about a woman investigating her twin sister's death.
  40. También la lluvia (Even the Rain) (2010) - Directed by Icíar Bollaín, blending historical drama with contemporary issues.
  41. El club de los incomprendidos (The Misfits Club) (2014) - Directed by Carlos Sedes, a coming-of-age story.
  42. El faro de las orcas (The Lighthouse of the Whales) (2016) - Directed by Gerardo Olivares, inspired by a true story of a father's love for his autistic son.
  43. Vivir es fácil con los ojos cerrados (Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed) (2013) - Directed by David Trueba, based on the true story of a teacher's journey to meet John Lennon.
  44. La herida (The Wound) (2013) - Directed by Fernando Franco, a raw and intimate portrayal of a woman struggling with mental illness.
  45. Te doy mis ojos (Take My Eyes) (2003) - Directed by Icíar Bollaín, a powerful exploration of domestic violence.
  46. La vida inesperada (Life Unexpected) (2014) - Directed by Jorge Torregrossa, a tale of self-discovery and second chances.
  47. La gran familia española (Family United) (2013) - Directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, a comedic drama centered around a chaotic wedding.
  48. Ocho apellidos catalanes (2015) - Directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro, a sequel to the hit romantic comedy "8 Apellidos Vascos."
  49. Los lunes al sol (Mondays in the Sun) (2002) - Directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, a poignant portrayal of unemployment in Spain.
  50. Mientras duermes (Sleep Tight) (2011) - Directed by Jaume Balagueró, a chilling psychological thriller.
  51. Amanece, que no es poco (1989) - Directed by José Luis Cuerda, a surreal comedy set in rural Spain.
  52. Los amantes del círculo polar (Lovers of the Arctic Circle) (1998) - Directed by Julio Médem, a poetic tale of love and destiny.
  53. Hable con ella (Talk to Her) (2002) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, exploring complex relationships.
  54. Tesis (Thesis) (1996) - Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, a suspenseful critique of media violence.
  55. El día de la bestia (The Day of the Beast) (1995) - Directed by Álex de la Iglesia, a darkly comic horror film.
  56. Ocho apellidos vascos (Spanish Affair) (2014) - Directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro, a romantic comedy exploring cultural differences.
  57. Los otros (The Others) (2001) - Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, a psychological horror film set in post-war Spain.
  58. Los santos inocentes (The Holy Innocents) (1984) - Directed by Mario Camus, based on Miguel Delibes' novel about rural poverty.
  59. Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) (1988) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, a vibrant comedy-drama.
  60. Cría cuervos (Raise Ravens) (1976) - Directed by Carlos Saura, a haunting portrayal of childhood.
  61. Muerte de un ciclista (Death of a Cyclist) (1955) - Directed by Juan Antonio Bardem, a social critique disguised as a suspenseful thriller.
  62. El verdugo (The Executioner) (1963) - Directed by Luis García Berlanga, a dark comedy about the death penalty.
  63. El sur (The South) (1983) - Directed by Víctor Erice, a poetic exploration of memory and identity.
  64. ¿Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto!! (What Have I Done to Deserve This?) (1984) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, a dark comedy about a dysfunctional family.
  65. El espinazo del diablo (The Devil's Backbone) (2001) - Directed by Guillermo del Toro, a haunting ghost story set during the Spanish Civil War.
  66. Amanece, que no es poco (1989) - Directed by José Luis Cuerda, a surreal comedy set in rural Spain.
  67. Belle Époque (1992) - Directed by Fernando Trueba, a romantic comedy set in 1930s Spain.
  68. El día de la bestia (The Day of the Beast) (1995) - Directed by Álex de la Iglesia, a darkly comedic horror film.
  69. Mar adentro (The Sea Inside) (2004) - Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, based on the true story of Ramón Sampedro.
  70. Nadie hablará de nosotras cuando hayamos muerto (Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead) (1995) - Directed by Agustín Díaz Yanes, a crime drama about a woman seeking revenge.
  71. La comunidad (Common Wealth) (2000) - Directed by Álex de la Iglesia, a dark comedy about a group of neighbors who discover a hidden fortune.
  72. Primos (Cousinhood) (2011) - Directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, a comedic road trip movie.
  73. Mientras duermes (Sleep Tight) (2011) - Directed by Jaume Balagueró, a chilling psychological thriller.
  74. Magical Girl (2014) - Directed by Carlos Vermut, a dark drama about obsession and manipulation.
  75. La ciudad no es para mí (The City Doesn't Belong to Me) (1966) - Directed by Pedro Lazaga, a comedy about a country man trying to adapt to city life.
  76. La tía Tula (Aunt Tula) (1964) - Directed by Miguel Picazo, based on the novel by Miguel de Unamuno about a woman's struggle with societal expectations.
  77. La cabina (The Phone Box) (1972) - Directed by Antonio Mercero, a chilling short film about a man trapped in a phone booth.
  78. Ay, Carmela! (1990) - Directed by Carlos Saura, a tragicomedy set during the Spanish Civil War.
  79. Bwana (1996) - Directed by Imanol Uribe, a drama set in Equatorial Guinea during the colonial era.
  80. Airbag (1997) - Directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa, a dark comedy about a man's misadventures.
  81. La caza (The Hunt) (1966) - Directed by Carlos Saura, a drama about a group of men on a hunting trip.
  82. Amanece, que no es poco (1989) - Directed by José Luis Cuerda, a surreal comedy set in rural Spain.
  83. Lope (2010) - Directed by Andrucha Waddington, a biopic of the Spanish playwright Lope de Vega.
  84. El extraño viaje (1964) - Directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, a surrealistic horror film.
  85. Juana la Loca... de vez en cuando (Juana la Loca) (2001) - Directed by Vicente Aranda, a biopic of Queen Juana of Castile.
  86. El otro lado de la cama (The Other Side of the Bed) (2002) - Directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro, a musical romantic comedy.
  87. La última cena (The Last Supper) (1976) - Directed by Gonzalo Suárez, a surrealist drama about a group of revolutionaries.
  88. El bola (2000) - Directed by Achero Mañas, a drama about a young boy growing up in a dysfunctional family.
  89. The Hidden Face (2011) - Directed by Andrés Baiz, a psychological thriller about love and betrayal.
  90. Arrugas (Wrinkles) (2011) - Directed by Ignacio Ferreras, an animated film about elderly residents in a retirement home.
  91. En la ciudad sin límites (The City of No Limits) (2002) - Directed by Antonio Hernández, a drama about a man who discovers family secrets.
  92. El abuelo (1998) - Directed by José Luis Garci, a drama about a man reflecting on his past.
  93. La colmena (The Beehive) (1982) - Directed by Mario Camus, based on the novel by Camilo José Cela.
  94. Mensaka (1998) - Directed by Salvador García Ruiz, a drama about a group of young people in Bilbao.
  95. La casa de mi padre (My Father's House) (1975) - Directed by Gérard Lauzier, a comedy about a man who inherits a brothel.
  96. Los girasoles ciegos (The Blind Sunflowers) (2008) - Directed by José Luis Cuerda, based on the novel by Alberto Méndez.
  97. Historias mínimas (2002) - Directed by Carlos Sorín, a road movie set in Patagonia.
  98. Lágrimas negras (Black Tears) (1998) - Directed by Ricardo Franco, a drama about a father and son.
  99. Azuloscurocasinegro (DarkBlueAlmostBlack) (2006) - Directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, a drama about a man struggling with his life choices.
  100. Los abrazos rotos (Broken Embraces) (2009) - Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, a romantic thriller about a film director's past.