film

One of the best things you can do this summer is take a trip up to Montjuïc, watch a movie and listen to some music under the stars.

Situated in the moat of the castle itself, Sala Montjuïc has been providing the city’s citizens with interesting programs of films – a fine balance of commercial and arthouse – for 13 years now, complemented by an opening band and short film. Bring your own picnic and find a place on the grass or rent a deckchair for the evening.

This year’s highlights include hipster comedy-drama Frances Ha (July 20^th), cult favorite The Big Lebowski (July 22^nd), Sorrentino’s tour de fource The Great Beauty (July 24^th), Tarantino’s iconic Reservoir Dogs (July 27^th) and Jonze’s stunning debut Her (August 5^th). This year’s silent film is El Chico (July 17^th), Charlie Chaplain’s first feature, accompanied by the Orquestra de Cambra Catalana.

As always, the series comes to a close with a surprise film (August 7^th); check Sala Montjuïc’s Facebook page for clues, or just take your chances – they never disappoint. (Showtimes: 8:30pm doors open, 8:45pm concert, 10pm short film, 10:15pm feature film. Films shown in their original-language version with Spanish subtitles).