Arriba tutto is a 2026 comedy-drama film directed by José Mota (in his directorial debut feature). It stars Mota alongside Karra Elejalde, Pablo Cabello, Diego Anido, and Olivia Molina.
The film premiered at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 23 September 2026 ahead of its theatrical release in Spain under A Contracorriente Films on 9 October 2026.
Plot In 1905, a boy (Michi) learns from his father, a strolling comedian, about finding comedy and magic in everyday life. In 1939, the boy has become an embittered man (Miguel). After coming across childhood flame Conchita and in the face of adversity, he is forced to re-learn past lessons.
Cast Pablo Cabello as Michi José Mota Karra Elejalde Diego Anido Olivia Molina Mila Borràs
Eugenio Barona
Production The film is a Spanish-Italian co-production by La Terraza Films, Nueva Línea Producciones, Malas Calles Films, En un lugar de la Magia AIE, and Lupin Film with the association of CMM TV and 100 Acres, the participation of RTVE, and the collaboration of Amazon Prime Video. It was shot in locations across Gran Canaria, the Madrid region, and Castilla–La Mancha, including the Cortijo de Calderetas in Valleseco and the Monastery of Uclés. Kiko de la Rica worked as cinematographer. Alicia Morote scored the film.
Release The film was presented at the Teatro Victoria Eugenia in a RTVE gala of the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 23 September 2026. Distributed by A Contracorriente Films, it is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 9 October 2026.
See also List of Spanish films of 2026
References
External links Arriba tutto at ICAA's Catálogo de Cinespañol