The Centre del Carme’s free cinema series transforms Valencia’s Gothic cloister into an open-air theater, showcasing 27 comedies from August 1 to 31, 2025.
The Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània (CCCC) is set to host a vibrant free cinema series in its Gothic cloister, offering 27 comedy films from August 1 to 31, 2025. This open-air free cinema event, organized by the Consorci de Museus de la Comunitat Valenciana, transforms the historic venue into a captivating outdoor theater. “This alternative free cinema cycle focuses on comedies, featuring titles rarely found on television or streaming platforms,” said Nicolás Bugeda, director-manager of the Consorci de Museus, highlighting the unique curation.
Running from Tuesday to Sunday at 10:00 p.m., the free cinema screenings invite audiences to enjoy films under the stars, with the option to bring their own dinner, embracing the spirit of Valencia’s traditional open-air cinema. Entry is free, making this a highlight of the city’s summer cultural offerings and an accessible way to experience cinematic gems in a communal setting.
Free Cinema Schedule at Centre del Carme 2025
The free cinema program features a diverse lineup of 27 films, primarily American comedies, alongside select Latin American and international titles, screened in the following order:
- August 1: The Critic (2013, Argentina–Chile)
- August 2: Se Permuta (1983, Cuba)
- August 3: Sitting Pretty (1948, USA)
- August 5: Esperando la Carroza (1985, Argentina)
- August 6: The Brothers McMullen (1985, USA)
- August 7: 1981 (2009, Canada)
- August 8: The Pallbearer (1996, USA)
- August 9: Solos (2005, Peru)
- August 10: The More the Merrier (1943, USA)
- August 12: Sexo, Pudor y Lágrimas (1999, Mexico)
- August 13: O Auto da Compadecida (2000, Brazil)
- August 14: Booksmart (2019, USA)
- August 15: The Good Heart (2009, USA/Iceland)
- August 16: Puan (2023, International Co-production)
- August 17: Ruggles of Red Gap (1935, USA)
- August 19: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974, Canada)
- August 20: Whisky (2004, Multi-country Co-production)
- August 21: Art School Confidential (2006, USA)
- August 22: O Homem do Futuro (2011, Brazil)
- August 23: Dan in Real Life (2007, USA)
- August 24: El Ciudadano Ilustre (2016, Argentina–Spain)
- August 26: Modern Romance (1981, USA)
- August 27: El Salvavidas (2011, Chile)
- August 28: Fast Food, Fast Women (2000, USA/France/Italy)
- August 29: I Am a Sex Addict (2005, USA)
- August 30: El Súper (1979, Cuba)
- August 31: Hit Man (2023, USA) (Closing Film)
Highlights of the Free Cinema Program
The free cinema cycle opens with The Critic (2013), Hernán Guerschuny’s debut feature about a film critic entangled in a romantic narrative he would typically dismiss. The program explores the comedic tension between personal lives and professional roles, as seen in films like El Salvavidas (2011), where Mauricio struggles as a lifeguard, or El Súper (1979), where Roberto grapples with his duties as a building superintendent.
A standout classic, Sitting Pretty (1948) by Walter Lang, challenges traditional gender roles as Lynn Belvedere, a modern nanny, disrupts a community’s expectations. The free cinema series also revisits New York through unique lenses: Amos Kollek’s Fast Food, Fast Women (2000) portrays the city as a magical realm of possibility, while Steve Carell’s Dan in Real Life (2007) offers hope through Juliette Binoche’s radiant performance. In The Good Heart (2009), Icelandic director Dagur Kári blends Nordic melancholy with New York’s neon-lit ambition, creating a distinctive American tale.
The free cinema lineup includes rare gems like Solos (2005), a Peruvian film reflecting on life’s fleeting nature, and The More the Merrier (1943), George Stevens’ wartime comedy that delivers infectious joy. To close each week, the CCCC presents essential titles like Ruggles of Red Gap (1935), where Charles Laughton’s English butler navigates life in America, and El Ciudadano Ilustre (2016), following a Nobel Prize-winning Argentine writer’s return to his hometown.
The cycle concludes with Hit Man (2023), directed by Richard Linklater, who collaborates closely with his actors to craft a narrative that poses a Nietzschean question about living dangerously, inviting audiences to reflect on life’s deeper meanings. This free cinema event at the Centre del Carme promises a month of laughter, reflection, and cinematic discovery under Valencia’s summer skies.
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