Movies with Anna Castells

Captivating audiences for over four decades, Anna Castells is one of Spain's most respected and versatile film actors. Hailing from a family of Catalan artists, Castells brings a raw emotional intensity and nuanced naturalism to each of her performances, seamlessly inhabiting a wide range of complex, often edgy characters. Early standouts like the gritty drama Los embarazados (1982) and the erotic thriller Sexual Doublecross (1980) showcased Castells' remarkable range, moving effortlessly between intense dramatic roles and more provocative, sensual portrayals. But it was her turn in the acclaimed 1991 comedy Ho sap el ministre? that cemented her reputation as a master of dark, biting humor, her wry, sardonic delivery cutting through the film's absurdist political satire. In more recent years, Castells has continued to challenge herself, delivering acclaimed performances in the acclaimed Maremar (2020) and the Dagoll Dagom stage-to-screen adaptation La gran nit de Dagoll Dagom (2024). And in 2025's Dismantling an Elephant, she utterly captivates as a woman navigating the aftermath of a personal tragedy, her soulful, deeply felt work a testament to Castells' enduring mastery of the craft. Whether playing a grieving mother, a cunning political operative, or a woman exploring the boundaries of desire, Anna Castells remains one of Spain's most compelling and essential cinematic voices.