“Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece” nominated in the First-Time Filmmaker category at the 2026 WSXA Barcelona // International Film Festival
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The documentary Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece marks a new milestone in its international journey with a nomination in the First-Time Filmmaker category at the 2026 WSXA Barcelona // International Film Festival (Watch the nomination).
This recognition highlights not only the strength of the film itself but also the sensitivity and clarity of the vision behind a debut work that weaves together architecture, landscape, and time.
WSXA Barcelona, held in one of Europe’s most vibrant cultural capitals, has become a global reference point for independent, documentary and experimental cinema. Its jury, known for its discerning eye and commitment to emerging voices, selects works that expand the boundaries of visual storytelling and contribute meaningfully to contemporary cultural conversations. Being recognised within this context—and specifically in a category that celebrates new perspectives—lends this nomination a particular significance.
At the heart of the documentary lies a question that transcends architecture: how can a building created fifty years ago still illuminate the challenges of today? Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece explores the house that Jørn Utzon built on the Mallorcan coast as a personal retreat, a place where Mediterranean light, local materials and the surrounding landscape converge with a deeply rooted architectural philosophy. The film invites viewers to reflect on how we design and inhabit space, as well as how we respond to a global context shaped by climate change, resource scarcity, and the urgent need to rethink our built environment.
The nomination in the First-Time Filmmaker category underscores the documentary’s ability to open a contemporary conversation through a fresh, rigorous and poetic lens. It recognises the way the film transforms an architectural work into a cinematic experience that resonates emotionally and intellectually, offering new ways of understanding the relationship between people and place.
We receive this nomination with gratitude and with the quiet satisfaction of seeing the documentary continue to find spaces where its message resonates. Our warm thanks go to the WSXA Barcelona jury for acknowledging the cultural and visual relevance of this work and for recognising the potential of a debut film that seeks to build bridges between architecture, cinema, and sustainability.
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