Mujeres de Cine 2026: "The Good Manners"

The Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. presents a new edition of Mujeres de Cine, featuring Avelina Prats' La Quinta Portuguesa as well as Celia Rico's La buena letra.

After 10 years of celebrating the best cinema created by Spanish women in Washington, D.C., this year’s edition of Mujeres de Cine presents a festival showcasing Spanish cinema.

The Portuguese House

On Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 pm. Free, RSVP required.

Directed by Avelina Prat, Spain, 2025, 114 minutes.

Original title: La Quinta Portuguesa

In Spanish with English subtitles. Watch trailer.

Gutted by the disappearance of his Serbian wife, Fernando, a disoriented geography university lecturer from Barcelona, acquaints with Spanish gardener Manuel. He ends up in a Portuguese quinta, impersonating the gardener and establishing a friendship with the owner of the estate, the mysterious and warm Amalia.

The Good Manners

On Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 pm. Free, RSVP required.

Directed by Celia Rico, Spain, 2025, 110 minutes.

Original title: La Buena Letra

In Spanish with English subtitles. Watch trailer.

Ana keeps her family together and cares for her brother-in-law Antonio, who is traumatized by the war. Through home-cooked meals and quiet discretion, she tries to ease his pain. But when Isabel arrives, Ana’s sacrifices prove insufficient to heal the wounds.

Important Information

• A reservation on Eventbrite is mandatory, printed tickets are not required.
• Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Doors open 20 minutes before posted showtime.
• Ticket holders will have access to the event while space is available. A reservation does not guarantee admission.
• No Late Seating, ticket holders may not be allowed to enter 15 minutes after posted showtime.
• Right of admission reserved.
• If you need special assistance, please contact us at contact@spainculture.us.

How to get there:

The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station).

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