Spanish Film Festival 2021, Brisbane

Australian cinephiles are well and truly accustomed to seeing the rest of the world via the big screen but, after the past year, 2021’s Spanish Film Festival really couldn’t be more welcome. And, it won’t just transport movie buffs to the country that gives the annual filmic showcase its name. Twenty features from Spain are definitely on the bill, but so are nine from Latin America.

That gives Brisbanites plenty of movie-watching options come Wednesday, April 18, when the fest kicks off its local season for this year. You’ll have until Sunday, May 16 to head to Palace Barracks and Palace James Street, tuck into some popcorn, enjoy everything from award-winning rom-coms to twisty thrillers, and pretend that you’re…