What’s being screened
The Dijous de pel·lícula cycle at UPV presents «Celda 211» (2009), directed by Daniel Monzón. Based on Francisco Pérez Gandul’s novel of the same name, the film recounts a prison riot from the perspective of a prison officer trapped in a cell. Starring Luis Tosar, Alberto Ammann, and Antonio Resines, it blends psychological thriller with social critique, earning four Goya Awards, including Best Film and Best Director.
Time and access
The screening takes place on 29 October at 6 PM in the Rectorate Assembly Hall (Building 3A) at UPV. Entry is free until capacity is reached, with no prior booking required. The film will be shown in its original version with Spanish subtitles, as per the cycle’s programme.
Cycle context
Huellas de una sombra: deambulando por el cine español (Traces of a Shadow: Wandering Through Spanish Cinema) is the theme for the 2026/2027 edition of Dijous de pel·lícula, coordinated by Javier Moral Martín and Paula Cardells Mosteiro. The cycle offers a journey through contemporary Spanish cinema, from recent releases to works that shaped its evolution. Collaboration with the Institut français de Valencia reinforces the focus on the diversity of peninsular cinema.
