Rumours suggest that Malaga, a beautiful tourist paradise in Costa del Sol, is hostile towards movies in their original language. This perception has to do with cultural values and the need to promote the local language, Spanish. However, the city actually offers some cinemas where one can immerse themselves in movies presented in their original language. This short guide will highlight the venues where you can watch movies in their original language.
Cine Albéniz
Cine Albéniz, a cinema renowned for movies displayed in their original language. Of course, the cinema plays a fair share in promoting Spanish and local movies. Currently, movies like La Abadesa, Los Niños de Winton, El Sucesor and Club Cero are being displayed. As for international movies, the Japanese movie Perfect Days is available in Japanese. Additionally, American movies like May, December, Dream Scenario and How to Have Sex are available in English. Furthermore, the movie Our Last Dance is displayed in French with Spanish subtitles. As you can see, there are several options available for foreign language speakers.
Cine Yelmo Plaza Mayor
This is a national movie chain that exists in several cities throughout Spain. This cinema screens a selection of blockbuster hits in their original audio with Spanish subtitles. Blockbuster movies like Dune 2, Kung Fu Panda 4 and El Clan de Hiero are being shown weekly. The versions vary from day to day, so you need to keep an eye out for which day and time the original version is playing.
Although the selection is quite small, it exists. Malaga strives to satisfy its residents and tourists taste and preference while also still putting the Spanish language as a priority. On Eventbrite, you can often find movie nights organised for blockbuster movies and timeless classics. Even if you can’t find the movie you want in your language, do not give up, as there will be other opportunities.
So, grab that ticket and enjoy new movies in their original language with no language barrier issue.