ESCENA. Oslo Ibero-amerikanske filmdager is a platform for cultural exchange between Norway and the Ibero-American region.
The aim of the festival is to promote the interest in film from the Spanish and Portuguese speaking nations of Europe and the Americas and showcase the vibrant film expressions of these nations.
The films convey social, political, and historical aspects of this cultural context as well as the challenges currently facing the societies of the region. Even though these nations share a common cultural mainstream; they form a rich tapestry of diverse backgrounds that translate into their cinematic expression.
ESCENA also provides a gathering place and discussion forum for film enthusiasts, for those with roots in the region and others who have an interest in Ibero-America.
About ESCENA 25:
ESCENA25 will present 10 films with wide international recognition of great directors and filmmakers from 9 different countries.
This year’s edition brings forward the most recent award-winning films from Ibero-America with a special focus on new voices from the whole region, from intimate family dramas like Deaf (2025, Eva Libertad), choral queer drama like Rains Over Babel (2025, Gala del Sol) and satiric comedies like We Shall Nor Be Moved (2024, Pierre Saint-Martin) passing through profound reflections on the effects of colonialism like Sugar Island (2024, Johanné Gómez Terrero ) and I Only Rest in the Storm (2025, Pedro Pinho).
We are also proud to present Perlimps, an award-winning family film from acclaimed Brazilian animator Alê Abreu. This magical, vivid adventure will be screened in Spanish and Portuguese.
As part of our celebration, we mark the 25th anniversary of the Argentine modern classic Nine Queens—a brilliantly cynical tale of swindlers and double-crosses. Hailed as one of Argentina’s greatest films, Nine Queens returns to the spotlight where it belongs.
The festival will be enriched by a series of in-depth conversations with filmmakers, including a screening of Et Helvete Uten Like, followed by a Q&A with the director and a screening of To Our Friends, followed by a conversation with both the director and the protagonist.
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