The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has already announced what the films that will compete to be the candidacy of Spain for the Best International Film Award in the next installment of the Oscars 2023. After a pre-selection made by the academy, three feature films have passed the screening to be recognized internationally. So much ,Close the eyesby Victor Erice 20,000 species of beesby Estibaliz Urresola as The Snow Society, of JA Bayona have been chosen as the more suitable for this last phase at the national level.

Many moviegoers will wonder when and where they can see the works and make their own cheer about which is the best of the options and it should be noted that some of those announced have not even been released yet. To this day, many of the audiovisual proposals are released directly on digital streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney +, HBO or Amazon Primebut it is not the case of all the candidates to represent Spain in the most prestigious film awards in the world.

Where to see ‘Close your eyes’

The spectators will have to have a little patience to enjoy the first feature film of Victor Erice after 30 years becauseClose the eyes It will not be released in theaters in Spain until September 29. Although its world premiere took place at the Cannes Première of the Cannes Film Festival, it will not reach theaters in Spain until the end of this month. The film starring Manolo Solo, Jose Coronado and Ana Torrent, deals with the disappearance of a famous Spanish actor during the filming of a film. Years later, the mystery of his death takes on a second life as a result of a television program that tries to evoke the figure of the actor.

Besides, Movistar + has already announced that after its premiere on the big screen, the film will be available on its payment platform. Therefore, those who have a subscription to this service will be able to enjoy the film.

Where to see ‘20,000 species of bees’

This film by Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren premiered on April 23 and is available to watch at streaming on the Movistar Plus platform. However, 20,000 species of bees can also be enjoyed by renting the feature film on Filmin Plus, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video.

The story revolves around Cocó, a eight-year-old transgender girl who is searching for her identity. Its common thread is a current issue due to the recent approval of the Trans Law. The story delves into the inner world of the protagonist and that of her mother, Ane de ella, who is going through a professional and sentimental crisis. Anne She will travel with her children to her maternal home. which is closely linked to the beekeeping and honey production.

Where to see ‘The Snow Society’

The play is based on a true story that took place on October 13, 1972. It tells the story of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed in the Andes and in which 29 of the 45 passengers survived the accident. Directed by JA Bayona, it is the new feature film from the creator of great box office hits such as The impossible, A monster comes to see me either The orphanage.

This movie, like Close the eyes, It is not available for the Spanish public yet either, but the wait will be shorter since the September 9 Netflix will premiere the film on your platform streaming. It should be noted that the title is an exclusive content of the platform, so to see it you will have to have one of its subscriptions that have a price ranging from 5.49 euros per month for its basic plan with ads.