Spanish Films Shine Alongside *Five Nights at Freddy's 2* This Week

This week, Spanish films are taking center stage with Me has robado el corazón, Golpes, and Playa de Lobos. These titles will be showing alongside other new releases, including the sequel to Five Nights at Freddy's.

First up is Me has robado el corazón (You Stole My Heart), a romantic comedy that also works as a road movie. Written and directed by Chus Gutiérrez, it's based on a true story from the United States. Óscar Casas and Ana Jara star, supported by Luis Zahera, Ana Milán, and Arturo Valls. The film follows Eric, a young engineer who tricks Vera, whom he met on a dating app, into driving him to Galicia after he robs a bank in Madrid. All the while, the police are hot on their trail.

Golpes (Blows) is another film about heists, giving a fresh spin to 80s film noir. This is Rafael Cobos's first film as director, starring Luis Tosar, Jesús Carroza, and Teresa Garzón. The story centers on Migueli, who, after being released from prison, brings his old gang back together for a series of quick robberies to settle old debts. However, he finds himself at odds with his brother Sabino, a police officer leading the investigation, creating a conflict between law, family, and loyalty.

Playa de Lobos (Wolf Beach) is a clever black comedy directed by Javier Veiga and shot in Fuerteventura. It comes to cinemas after winning awards for best direction and best performance (for Guillermo Francella) at the Begur Comedy Festival. Dani Rovira co-stars, with Antonia San Juan, Marta Hazas, and Javier Veiga also in the cast. The movie sees Manu, a beach bar employee, clash with Klaus, a tourist who won't give up the last sun lounger. This tension eventually uncovers hidden suspicions and an unsettling offer.

One of the week's biggest new films, especially for horror fans and those who loved the original video game, is Five Nights at Freddy's 2. This sequel to the hit that earned $300 million brings back Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, and Piper Rubio, along with the iconic Matthew Lillard. A year after the terrifying events at Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria, Mike and Vanessa try to keep the truth from Amy. However, she soon finds herself back with the haunted animatronics.

Norwegian director Joachim Trier's new film is Valor sentimental (Sentimental Value), an intimate drama exploring family bonds and emotional scars that never truly heal. Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning star as two sisters who reunite with their estranged father, a filmmaker whose career is fading, when he returns to shoot a film in their old family home.

Also opening is Eternity, a sci-fi romantic comedy from director David Freyne, featuring a star-studded cast including Miles Teller, Elisabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner.

Following its showing at the Seville Festival, La tierra de Amira (Amira's Land) is released. This is Roberto Jiménez's debut feature film, starring Mina El Hammani and Manuel Morón. The movie, which won an award for promoting gender equality, tells the story of a widower and a Moroccan seasonal worker. Their shared life on a secluded farm brings out cultural and generational differences.

Meanwhile, Papeles (Papers) also premieres. Directed by Panamanian filmmaker Arturo Montenegro, it stars Megan Montaner, Carlos Bardem, and Antonio Dechent. The film opened the Almería International Film Festival and is based on the Panama Papers scandal, having earned international acclaim.

Finally, for family viewing this week, there are two lively animated films. 200% Wolf: Pequeño gran lobo (Little Big Wolf) is a sequel to the 2020 movie based on Jayne Lyons' novel 100% Wolf. In it, brave pink poodle Freddy Lupin must rescue his moon spirit friend Moopoo after a wish turns him into a wolf. The second is Hanna y las Navidades olvidadas (Hanna and the Forgotten Christmas), directed by Elena Ruiz, which follows a girl and her monster pals on a Christmas adventure. Both films guarantee fun and teach valuable lessons about friendship and tradition.