Ibiza Short Film Highlighting Housing Crisis Premieres at Spain Theater
Santa Eularia, Spain – The Teatro España will host a special showcase of Balearic filmmaking talent on February 24, 2026, as part of the Ibiza International Independent Film Festival (IBZCF). The Focus Balearic program features critically acclaimed short films including ‘Adossat‘ (Semi-Detached), an Ibizan production exploring the island’s housing emergency through sharp social commentary.
Award-Winning Local Cinema
Directed by Ibiza native Ramon Mayol and produced by Eivissual Production Company, the Catalan-language film has already earned recognition at five international festivals, securing one award and an honorable mention. Its authentic portrayal of Ibiza’s real estate crisis resonates with global audiences while maintaining distinct local perspective.
Story of Survival in Paradise
The narrative follows protagonists Isadora and Micaela, played by Carol Brest and Nuria Santos Torres, as they navigate Ibiza’s surreal property market. Production notes describe how the film balances “intelligent humor and social criticism” through absurdist scenarios grounded in the island’s reality:
“The revelation of the ‘quiet zone’ and ‘neighbors who will not donate the problem’ offers masterful satire about territory commercialization” – Eivissual Production
Technical and Artistic Excellence
The film features:
- Cinematography & Editing: Manolo Matoses
- Original Score: Mon&MarCel
- Supporting Cast: Olivia Gajetzki and Luis Ávila
Mayol’s direction emphasizes the Ibizan landscape as a narrative device, contrasting rural beauty with development pressures. The clean visual aesthetic avoids caricature while highlighting systemic absurdities impacting real island residents.
Festival Context and Local Impact
Screening at 6:00 PM during the February 20-March 1 festival dates, ‘Adossat‘ contributes to IBZCF’s mission of showcasing films that “challenge perspectives through regional storytelling.” The selection reflects growing international attention to housing affordability issues in tourist destinations, with Ibiza’s average rental prices increasing 23% since 2023 according to regional housing studies.
The Spain Theater event provides rare access to Balearic filmmakers addressing pressing social issues through cinema. As noted by festival director Marta Enríquez: “These works demonstrate how hyperlocal stories can achieve universal relevance through artistic excellence.”
Practical Information
Event: Focus Balearic Short Films Screening
Date: February 24, 2026 at 18:00
Location: Teatro España, Santa Eularia
Festival Dates: February 20 – March 1, 2026
Images Credit: www.diariodeibiza.es