CajaCanarias Foundation to Screen Award-Winning '20,000 Species of Bees' in Tenerife

Contemporary Spanish cinema’s power to spark social reflection is back in the spotlight in Santa Cruz de Tenerife this week. The CajaCanarias Foundation is wrapping up its March "Proper Names" film series with a screening of Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren’s acclaimed debut, 20,000 Species of Bees. The event takes place this Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the foundation’s Cultural Space. Admission is free until the venue reaches capacity, and further details are available on their website.

The film has established Urresola Solaguren as one of Spain’s most promising new directors. Set in a rural Basque village, the story follows an eight-year-old child navigating a journey of self-discovery during a summer with family. The film has resonated deeply with both audiences and critics, winning three Goya Awards: Best New Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress.

By choosing this film to close the series, the CajaCanarias Foundation highlights the importance of stories that explore identity as a core human right. The movie is part of a growing trend in Spanish cinema that uses storytelling to challenge traditional family structures and examine how we define ourselves against societal expectations. The screening offers a timely opportunity to engage with ongoing national debates surrounding diversity and childhood.