Barcelona is a true paradise for movie buffs. The city not only has numerous theaters and spaces dedicated to the seventh art, but also offers original cinematic experiences that go far beyond watching a movie in a conventional theater. From tours of iconic film sets to cinemas with alternative proposals and renowned festivals, the Catalan capital always has something to offer film lovers. Here are four ideal movie plans to enjoy a unique experience in Barcelona.
Live the House of Erika Lust immersive erotic experience.
Live the House of Erika Lust immersive erotic experience.Acclaimed Swedish director Erika Lust has revolutionized erotic cinema with her feminist, artistic and ethical approach. At House of Erika Lust, Europe’s first immersive erotic experience, moviegoers can enter the universe of eroticism through the Swedish filmmaker’s films and intimate exploration of sexuality. This erotic and immersive adventure takes place in a space of more than 1,000 square meters, located in a secret location in the Poblenou neighborhood, and gives attendees the opportunity to discover their fantasies and explore their desire through a careful selection of erotic content proposals based on the diversity of bodies, pleasures and sensuality.
Film route through Barcelona
Barcelona has been the backdrop for numerous films, from Spanish cinema classics such as ‘All about my mother’ (1999), by Pedro Almodóvar, or ‘[-REC]’ (2007), by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, to international blockbusters such as ‘The Passenger’ (1975), by Michelangelo Antonioni, or ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ (2008), by Woody Allen. For film buffs, an ideal plan is to tour the locations where these and many other films were shot, visiting places as emblematic as cinematographic, such as La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter or Park Güell.
Enjoy the BCN FILM FEST 2025
The Barcelona-Sant Jordi International Film Festival (BCN FILM FEST) is a must-attend event for lovers of the seventh art. The ninth edition of the Barcelona festival, directed by Conxita Casanovas, will be held from April 24 to May 2, 2025 at the Verdi Cinemas in Barcelona as the main venue, and will pay tribute to the iconic Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni. It will also feature around 75 titles in its different sections, including eagerly awaited premieres such as ‘Small Things Like These’, directed by Tim Mielants and starring Cillian Murphy.
See independent and auteur cinema in Zumzeig
For those looking for an alternative cinema experience, Zumzeig is the perfect place. This cooperative cinema, which opened its doors in 2013, has become a benchmark for independent and auteur cinema in Barcelona, offering a careful selection of films that can hardly be found in commercial billboards. Beyond its screenings of independent films in original version, Zumzeig is a meeting point for cinephiles and creators, as it allows to enjoy film presentations, talks with filmmakers, film club sessions, meetings between filmmakers, concerts, round tables, debates, performances and even ‘paelladas’.
