Black Is Beltza Ii: Ainhoa (2022) Apr 2026

For fans of Persepolis or Waltz with Bashir , this film is an essential watch—a defiant, stylish, and deeply moving piece of European cinema.

Black Is Beltza II: Ainhoa is a rare breed of animation that treats its audience with intellectual maturity. It refuses to oversimplify history, choosing instead to lean into the messy, violent, and vibrant reality of the late 20th century. It is a tribute to the power of the marginalized and a reminder that history is often written by those who refuse to stay silent. Black Is Beltza II: Ainhoa (2022)

The story picks up years after the original Black Is Beltza . It follows , the daughter of the first film’s protagonist, Manex Unanue. Born in Cuba and raised in a whirlwind of revolutionary ideals, Ainhoa embarks on a journey that takes her from the bustling streets of Havana to the conflict-ridden Basque Country, the heroin-ravaged neighborhoods of Madrid, and eventually into the heart of the Lebanese Civil War. A Masterclass in Atmosphere and Sound For fans of Persepolis or Waltz with Bashir

A raw look at the heroin epidemic and the "dirty war" (GAL) in Spain, rarely depicted with such blunt honesty in animation. It is a tribute to the power of

While the film is overtly political, it remains deeply personal. It explores:

The film weaves together the liberation movements of the era, suggesting that while the locations change, the spirit of resistance remains the same. Why It Matters