Cecilia Bartolomé
Biography
Cecilia Bartolomé is a Spanish filmmaker and screenwriter, recognized as a pioneer of feminist and socially conscious cinema in Spain. Throughout her career, she has been noted for her commitment to women's rights, political critique, and her sharp focus on Spanish society, particularly during the democratic transition. In 1969, she directed her first short film, Margarita y el lobo. After completing her studies, Bartolomé directed several documentaries and projects such as Después de... (1981). She also ventured into fiction filmmaking with titles like Lejos de África (1996).
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self - Filmmaker
The early days of the future genius of Spanish cinema Luis García Berlanga, from his birth in Valencia in 1921 to his departure to Madrid in 1947 to become a filmmaker.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self - Filmmaker
The story of a group of actresses who, in the Spain of the seventies, and in the midst of the democratic Transition, decided to appear nude in the films of that time of radical political change, defying the rigid and deeply rooted social rules.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
Cecilia Bartolomé, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer from Alicante, is a pioneer of Spanish cinema. Mistreated by censorship, she still preserves at 80 the free spirit that has always defined her. We will journey with her through a fascinating life, a vital body of work, and a struggle that remains—so far, yet so close.