Sant Josep’s autumn film programme begins on 16 October with Payal Kapadia’s award-winning drama All We Imagine as Light, followed by independent cinema, a Halloween double bill and a special screening for 25 November.

Cinema lovers in Ibiza can look forward to the return of Divendres de Cine, the autumn film programme organised by Sant Josep de sa Talaia Town Council through its Department of Culture.

Running from 16 October to 18 December 2026, the programme features 11 films across 10 screening sessions, with most screenings taking place at the Can Jeroni Cultural Centre in Sant Josep.

The selection brings together international independent cinema, family stories, psychological drama, animation and films exploring social issues. All screenings are scheduled in their original language with Spanish subtitles, allowing audiences to experience each production in its intended language.

The programme also includes two special events: a Halloween horror double bill on 30 October and a screening connected with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 27 November.

October: International Drama and a Halloween Double Bill

Friday, 16 October: All We Imagine as Light

20:00 | Can Jeroni Cultural Centre

The programme opens with All We Imagine as Light (2024), directed by Payal Kapadia.

Set in Mumbai, India, the film follows two nurses who share an apartment while navigating personal challenges and searching for greater independence. The story explores friendship, work, loneliness and the desire to create space for oneself in a demanding urban environment.

The film received international recognition on the festival circuit, including the Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

Friday, 23 October: Hard Truths

20:00 | Can Jeroni Cultural Centre

The following week brings Hard Truths (2024), released in Spanish as Mi única familia, directed by British filmmaker Mike Leigh.

The film centres on Pansy, a woman struggling with pain, frustration and difficult relationships with those around her. Through her interactions with family members, the story examines emotional distress and the complexities of everyday life.

Friday, 30 October: Halloween Horror Double Bill

21:30 | Two venues

The programme takes a different direction for the Halloween period, with two horror films screened simultaneously at separate venues.

• Weapons (2025) at Can Jeroni Cultural Centre. Directed by Zach Cregger, the film follows the mysterious disappearance of 17 children from the same classroom.

• The Monkey (2025) at Auditori Caló de s’Oli. Directed by Osgood Perkins, the supernatural horror film is based on a short story by Stephen King.

The double bill gives audiences a choice between two different approaches to contemporary horror cinema.

November: Family History, Rural Communities and Social Issues

Friday, 6 November: A Real Pain

20:00 | Can Jeroni Cultural Centre

Directed by Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain (2024) follows two cousins who travel to Poland to explore their family history and reconnect with their Jewish heritage.

The journey brings them into contact with the history of the Holocaust while examining their contrasting personalities, family relationships and individual experiences of grief.

Friday, 13 November: Bodegón con fantasmas

20:00 | Can Jeroni Cultural Centre

This screening forms part of the ninth National Rural Women’s Film Cycle, an initiative promoting films that explore women's lives and experiences in rural communities.

Bodegón con fantasmas (2024) is set in a village in La Mancha, where the experiences of the living and the dead intersect. The film combines elements of everyday life with the supernatural to explore relationships, loss and community.

Friday, 20 November: The Seed of the Sacred Fig

20:00 | Can Jeroni Cultural Centre

Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) examines a family caught in the political and social turmoil of Tehran.

The story follows a judge whose professional responsibilities and family life become increasingly intertwined with the unrest surrounding him. The film explores authority, family loyalty and the consequences of political repression.

Friday, 27 November: C’è ancora domani

20:00 | Can Jeroni Cultural Centre

The programme marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed internationally on 25 November, with C’è ancora domani (2023), directed by Paola Cortellesi and released in Spanish as Siempre nos quedará mañana.

Set in post-war Italy, the film follows a woman navigating family responsibilities and restrictive social expectations. Combining drama with elements of comedy, it examines gender inequality, domestic life and women's search for independence.

December: Music, Dreams and Unusual Friendships

Friday, 4 December: Better Man

20:00 | Can Jeroni Cultural Centre

Better Man (2024) offers a musical biographical drama inspired by the life and career of British singer Robbie Williams.

The film traces his rise to fame, personal struggles and experiences in the entertainment industry. Its distinctive visual approach uses a computer-generated chimpanzee to portray Williams.

Thursday, 10 December: La Chimera

20:00 | Can Jeroni Cultural Centre

Italian director Alice Rohrwacher’s La Chimera (2023) follows a young British archaeologist who becomes involved with a group of tomb robbers in rural Italy.

Blending realism, folklore and elements of the fantastical, the film explores grief, desire, lost opportunities and the search for something that may remain permanently out of reach.

Although part of the Friday film series, this screening is scheduled for Thursday, 10 December.

Friday, 18 December: Robot Dreams

20:00 | Can Jeroni Cultural Centre

The autumn programme concludes with Robot Dreams (2023), the animated feature directed by Pablo Berger and based on the graphic novel by Sara Varon.

Set in 1980s New York, the film follows the friendship between a dog and a robot. Told without spoken dialogue, the story explores companionship, separation, memory and the relationships that shape our lives.

The film provides a quieter, more reflective ending to a programme spanning several genres and storytelling styles.

Full Autumn Film Programme in Sant Josep

The complete schedule is listed below.

All films are scheduled in their original language with Spanish subtitles. The programme is organised by Sant Josep de sa Talaia Town Council through its Department of Culture.

With its mix of international cinema, social themes, animation and special seasonal screenings, Divendres de Cine offers residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy independent film in Ibiza throughout the autumn.