San Sebastián 2026: ’Les Mis,’ Los Javis, Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz and Much More 

Also expect the world premieres of the next from ‘Spencer’ director Pablo Larraín, J.A. Bayona, Fernando Trueba and multiple instances of the power of current Spanish filmmaking  

By John Hopewell

John Hopewell

Chief International Correspondent

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Ten takes on this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival, which runs Sept. 18-26 at the picturesque Basque Country resort:

Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Naomi Watts and More

Last in San Sebastián way back then with “Inglourious Basterds,” Brad Pitt returns for “Heart of the Beast.” Busiest star of the festival? Penelope Cruz, fresh off a TIFF Special Tribute Award, at San Sebastián with “The Invite,” “Bunker” and “La Bola Negra,” all moreover Oscar contenders, as Awards season conversation spills over into San Sebastián. “Bunker” and “The Beloved” screenings should attract Javier Bardem. Watts receives a prestigious Donostia Award Sept. 19, New German Cinema leading light Werner Herzog picks up his at San Sebastián’s Sept. 18 opening ceremony.

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