🎬 Calvià PhotoFilm 2026
Cinema, photography & critical thought at Teatre Sa Societat.
📅 May 6–29, 2026
🕕 Sessions at 18:00 (opening: 18:00)
📍 Teatre Sa Societat, Calvià
🎟️ Entry details via venue
A new film series arrives in Calvià as part of the PHOF Mallorca PhotoFest, inviting audiences to explore the relationship between cinema and photography through a curated programme of screenings and talks.
Under the title “La imagen insumisa: de la materialidad a la política”, the cycle reflects on how images shape the way we see — from early avant-garde experimentation to contemporary practices tied to memory, identity, and social critique.
✨ Opening Night · May 6
📅 May 6 · 18:00
The series opens with a special screening of Man Ray, el regreso a la razón (2023) — a 4K restoration celebrating the visionary artist’s experimental films from the 1920s, accompanied by a new soundtrack by Sqürl (Jim Jarmusch).
🎬 The programme includes iconic works such as:
– Le Retour à la raison (1923)
– Emak Bakia (1926)
– L’Étoile de mer (1928)
– Les Mystères du château de Dé (1929)
Followed by a round table with leading voices from the audiovisual and cultural sector, including Jaume Ripoll (Filmin), Maria Sebastián, Edu Biurrun, and Núria Abad.
🎞️ Programme Highlights
📅 May 16 · 18:00
I’m Not Everything I Want to Be (2024) — a portrait of photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková through her personal archive
📅 May 23 · 18:00
Tish (2023) — an intimate look at British photographer Tish Murtha and her documentation of working-class communities
📅 May 29 · 18:00
I Am Martin Parr (2024) — a sharp and personal take on one of the most influential photographers of our time
Each session is accompanied by presentations and guest speakers, offering deeper insight into the work and its context.
🌿 Part of PHOF Mallorca PhotoFest
Calvià PhotoFilm forms part of the first edition of the PHOF – Mallorca PhotoFest (April 25 – August 30, 2026), a new international festival dedicated to contemporary photography.
With exhibitions and activities across Palma and the island, the festival brings together artists, institutions, and audiences in a wide-reaching cultural programme that connects photography, visual culture, and territory.
📸✨ PHOF – Mallorca PhotoFest 2026 – More info here!
Mallorca’s First International Photography & Image Festival
📅 April 25 – August 30, 2026
📍 Island-wide – Palma & municipalities across Mallorca
💫 Why go
Because it’s not just about watching films – it’s about rethinking how we see.
A thoughtful, beautifully curated programme for anyone interested in image, culture, and contemporary perspectives.
📍 Good to know
– Sessions held at Teatre Sa Societat, Calvià Vila
– Talks and presentations included with screenings
– Part of “Calvià, Año de Cine” initiative
