Pere Vilà Barceló is one of the leading figures of Catalan independent cinema in Girona, with a career shaped by artistic commitment, social sensitivity, and a deep connection to his surroundings. His sober and realistic style stands out for exploring human themes with an intimate and respectful approach. From Girona, his hometown, he creates films that transcend the local to speak to the world with a unique cinematic language.
Pere Vilà Barceló embodies the spirit of the Catalan independent filmmaker: a figure committed to free creation, free from commercial constraints, who uses cinema as a tool for cultural expression and social reflection. Throughout his filmography, he has tackled themes such as exclusion, aging, grief, and historical memory, always from an honest and unadorned perspective.
His work has been recognized at national and international festivals, including the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci), BFI London, Rotterdam International Film Festival, and San Sebastián International Film Festival—solidifying his voice in the contemporary auteur film scene.
Far from the audiovisual centralism of Madrid or Barcelona, Pere Vilà has made Girona his creative hub. It is not only his workplace, but also a recurring element in his films: the light, landscapes, and atmosphere of Girona bring authenticity and depth to his stories.
His choice to create from Girona reflects a commitment to decentralized filmmaking rooted in reality, where the local takes on a universal dimension. This connection to the Catalan territory is essential to his aesthetic and narrative approach.
His films don’t aim to please everyone—they aim to move through truth. Works like La Lapidation de Saint Étienne and When a River Becomes the Sea are clear examples: intense, poetic, and deeply human stories, praised by critics for their artistic coherence.
If you’re looking for an independent Catalan film director in Girona for a project with soul, depth, and aesthetic coherence, Pere Vilà Barceló is an ideal choice. Whether fiction or documentary, his unique perspective brings rigor, authenticity, and strong narrative meaning.
In addition to directing, Pere Vilà offers collaboration in screenwriting, creative consulting, and artistic direction for productions that prioritize the human over the artificial.
Arthouse cinema, with a social, realistic, and deeply human focus.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci), BFI London, Rotterdam International Film Festival, and San Sebastián International Film Festival.
While he lives and produces in Girona, he is open to collaborating on projects at both national and international levels.
Yes, especially for projects with a clear and coherent artistic vision.
