The San Sebastián Film Festival has added six films to its 2026 Official Selection, including new works from Jesse Eisenberg, Fred Cavayé, Amanda Kernell and Gabriel Martins, alongside feature debuts from Ah Biao and Tony Vahl.
The titles join 10 previously announced contenders and will compete for the Golden Shell at the festival’s 74th edition.
Starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, “The Debut” marks Eisenberg’s third feature as director. Moore plays a shy housewife whose small role in a community theater production transforms her into an obsessive method actor. Eisenberg wrote, directed and produced the film, also appearing in it and composing its original music and lyrics. The film will arrive in San Sebastián after Toronto, with A24 handling its U.S. release.
A new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables” comes from Fred Cavayé, with Vincent Lindon, Tahar Rahim and Noémie Merlant leading the cast. Backed by Studiocanal, which also handles international sales, the film follows Jean Valjean after 19 years in prison as he seeks redemption while being relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert.
‘Brace Your Heart’ Courtesy of San Sebastian Film Festival
