Film for Thought

If you’re not a native Castilian or Catalan speaker then going to the cinema might have been something you might have stroked off the to-do list while in Barcelona. Fortunately the city has several options to offer its international cinema goers which are sure to be near your barcelona hotels.

Barcelona has several “VO cinemas”. These show films in their original language and usually come with subtitles (so you may even pick up some new Castilian phrases while you’re there!).

One of the most popular of these cinemas can be found at Ciutadella-Vila Ol?mpica where you’ll be able to dive right in and fulfil your needs you may have for English language films or other languages should you desire.

One of the best showing there now which ought to be checked out by any English speaking cinema goers is Gran Torino. Starring the legendary Clint Eastwood, the film follows the story of Walt Kowalski, a grumpy, tough-minded old man who has retained his prejudices and is incapable of getting along with his neighbours or even his own kids. However, soon our protagonist is taking it upon himself to defend the Korean family next door against the gangs that infest their neighbourhood.

If you’re looking for more English language films then why not take a trip over to ‘Cines Renoir’ located in Eixample Esquerra. They also offer a selection of original language films with Spanish subtitles.

Still showing here and a must see for any cinema lover is Slumdog Millionaire. The 8 time Oscar winner tells the tale of a teenager from Mumbai who becomes a contestant on the Indian version of ‘Who wants to be a millionaire?’ He is subsequently arrested and interrogated, events from his days as a youth explain why he knows the answers.

Barcelona has a lot to offer as regards films so why not take a trip from your barcelona apartments and give yourself some film for thought!