Carmen Machi receives Spain's 2026 National Film Prize at San Sebastian

Carmen Machi received Spain's 2026 Premio Nacional de Cinematografía from Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun on 19 September at the San Sebastian Festival, Spain's Ministry of Culture said. The Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts prize, launched in 1980, carries €30,000 ($34,437), Variety reported. The Ministry named Machi as recipient in June, Variety reported.