From the ocean to the big screen: Discover the CIMASUB 2024 programme

The Donostia - San Sebastian International Underwater Film Festival (CIMASUB) celebrates its 48th edition and we are excited to present the full programme! This year, the festival offers a unique selection of film screenings, the always awaited Underwater Txikiziklo, and several photographic exhibitions. Get ready to dive into the depths of the ocean!

Click here for the full programme of screenings and exhibitions that CIMASUB 2024 will offer.

Underwater Cinema Screenings

The screenings will take place at the Teatro Principal in San Sebastian on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of November. These screenings, which are free of charge, will take place at 19:00 on the aforementioned dates. For three consecutive days, tickets will be available at the box office on each screening day from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Over the course of the three days, a range of topics related to the marine world will be discussed, from biodiversity and conservation to human connections with the oceans.

• Thursday 21 November - 1st Session (110 min):
  On this first day, short films and documentaries will lead us to learn about life on the reefs, the unexplored depths and the complex relationships between humans and the sea. A special focus will be put on marine biodiversity and the interactions between marine species and their environment.
• Friday 22 November - 2nd Session (110 min):
  The second day will focus on marine conservation and sustainability issues, with works addressing the challenges facing the oceans due to climate change, overexploitation of resources and pollution. These films invite reflection on the future of our seas and the importance of taking action to protect them.
• Saturday 23 November - 3rd Session and Awards Ceremony (110 min):
  The closing of the festival will be marked by works highlighting cultural interaction and human stories linked to the sea, as well as celebrating the beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems. In addition, the awards ceremony will take place, in which the best works of this edition will be recognised.

Underwater Txikiziklo

The Underwater Txikiziklo, aimed at 5th and 6th grade primary schoolchildren, will take place in the mornings of 18 to 22 November in the auditorium of the San Sebastian Aquarium. Through screenings and educational talks, more than 600 children will learn about the importance of conserving the oceans and marine biodiversity. This cycle aims to raise environmental awareness among young people, all in an educational and entertaining environment.

Photographic Exhibitions

During November, you will be able to enjoy several photographic exhibitions in different parts of the city:

• Nautilus Hall of the San Sebastian Aquarium
• Garbera shopping centre
• Kirol Etxea in the Reale Arena of Anoeta

These exhibitions will transport us to the most spectacular underwater depths of the planet, showing unique species and impressive underwater landscapes.

Don't miss it!

We invite you to join this 48th edition of CIMASUB and discover the fascinating underwater world hidden beneath the waves. For more information and tickets, visit our website.

Click on this link to see the full programme of screenings and exhibitions that CIMASUB 2024 will offer.