Spanish cinema, known for its original storytelling and ability to blend humour with human drama, takes centre stage in Albania as part of Spanish Cultural Week.

The programme features A House on Fire (Casa en flames), directed by Dani de la Orden. The film explores family relationships, expectations and human contradictions through a story that combines humour with emotional depth.

The story follows Montse, who eagerly awaits a family reunion for a weekend at her home in Cadaqués, on Spain’s Costa Brava. Long divorced, with her former husband having started a new life and her grown-up children absorbed in their own worlds, she is determined to make the gathering perfect. However, her efforts to fulfil this family dream lead to unexpected situations and extreme decisions.

A House on Fire has earned several major awards in Spanish cinema, including the 2024 Goya Award for Best Original Screenplay, the Forqué Audience Award and several Feroz Awards. It also received nominations at the Gaudí and Platino Awards.

The screening offers film enthusiasts an opportunity to discover one of the defining features of Spanish cinema: its ability to explore universal themes through complex characters, lively dialogue and a cinematic style that combines entertainment with reflection.

Casa en flames screens this evening at the Agimi Art Centre in Tirana.