Catalan cinema at BCN Sports Film Festival 2026: where to watch it and how to book your ticket
Catalan productions will have a very special place at the 16th edition of the BCN Sports Film Festival (February 23 – March 3, 2026): intimate stories, elite sport, inclusion, sustainability and social cinema… and, in several cases, with the presence of protagonists and creative teams.
Below is a practical guide to which Catalan titles to watch, in which session, where and when — plus a clear reminder of how to get your ticket.
Three highlights (with guests)
EL PETIT PEÓ (THE LITTLE PAWN) – JOAN GAMERO
The story of Arturito Pomar, a chess prodigy in post-war Spain, and how fame, pressure and the political context shaped his life.
- When & where. Thursday, February 26 · 20:00 · Cinemes Girona (session: El petit peó)
- Guests: The director, Joan Gamero.
EL MÈTODE FUENTES (THE FUENTES METHOD) – MIREIA VICENTE
A privileged look into the work of Andrea Fuentes and the technical/sports staff at the High Performance Centre (CAR): a documentary with a very human perspective on elite performance and the day-to-day life of a national team.
- When & where: Friday, February 27 · 18:00 · Cinemes Girona (session: L’art de l’esforç)
- Guests: The National Team (artistic swimming) and the production team will attend.
MOTHER & FOOTBALLER – MARTA BUSQUETS
An ensemble documentary about motherhood in women’s football: physical challenges, job insecurity, work-life balance and the taboo many athletes still experience privately.
- When & where: Sunday, March 1 · 18:00 · Cinemes Girona (session: Mother & Footballer)
- Featured guest: Ona Carbonell, festival ambassador, President of the Spanish Olympic Committee’s Commission on Motherhood and Sport.
More recommended Catalan productions
Inner Fight (Núria Castán) – an intense piece about trauma and the return after an avalanche.
- Wednesday, Feb 25 · 20:00 · Cinemes Girona (session: Força interior)
- Friday, Feb 27 · 19:00 · Ateneu Sant Just (session: Adrenalina)
Sense timó. Per un mar lliure de plàstics (Carlos Sánchez-Llibre) – maritime tradition and sustainability through an environmental lens.
- Tuesday, Feb 24 · 18:30 · Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport (session: Ones de canvi)
Les del criquet (Laia Mestre and Ricard Belis) – empowerment and integration: young girls breaking stereotypes through cricket in Catalonia.
- Wednesday, Feb 25 · 18:00 · Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport (session: Perseguint somnis)
La gran esmaixada (Carlos Puig) – a story of overcoming challenges with an inclusive perspective.
- Tuesday, Feb 24 · 18:00 · Cinemes Girona (session: Mirades que inspiren)
- Thursday, Feb 26 · 19:00 · EUSES (Salt) (session: Somnis i Superació)
Superolímpics: la competició de les seves vides (Betevé and La Xarxa) – sport as a tool for inclusion (Special Olympics).
- Thursday, Feb 26 · 19:00 · EUSES (Salt) (session: Somnis i Superació)
SOKA (Victor Gil) – football and social transformation: a journey to Kenya with a Catalan club-NGO.
- Friday, Feb 27 · 20:00 · Cinemes Girona (session: Més enllà del futbol)
Carte Noir (Pol Barrós) – a short, powerful piece about mental health and asking for help.
- Tuesday, Feb 24 · 19:00 · Cotxeres de Sants (session: Segones oportunitats)
- Thursday, Feb 26 · 18:00 · Cinemes Girona (session: Resiliències)
How to get your ticket (step by step)
- Go to the festival’s Tickets page and find the session you’re interested in.
- Click Book tickets and complete the form.
- You’ll receive confirmation by email (limited capacity).
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