Manchester’s Spanish Film Festival returns for its seventh year with a packed programme of UK Premieres, New Releases and Classic films. The screenings are complemented by an education programme for schools and colleges and special guests and events, such as a restrospective of the work of director Alex de la Iglesias and spotlight on Sogecine. Special guests for Q&A include: – Director Alex de la Iglesia for La Comunidad Thu 15 Mar, 7.15 (and for a short introduction for the late night screening at 10.00 TBC) – Lead Actor Juan José Ballesta for el bola Saturday 17 Mar, 8.30 – Director Juan Vicente Córdoba for Aunque tú no lo sepas Mon 19 Mar, 8.30 – Director José Luis Borau for Leo; Wed 21 Mar, 8.30 – Santi Amodeo co- director & co-lead actor Jons Pappila for El Factor Pilgrim, Fri 23 6.20 – Director Mateo Gil for Nadie conoce a nadie, Sat 24, 8.30