Black Is Beltza Ii: Ainhoa (2022) May 2026

(2022) isn't just a sequel; it’s a high-octane, politically charged journey through the mid-1980s, seen through the eyes of a young woman searching for her roots and her voice. Directed by the visionary Basque artist and musician Fermin Muguruza , this adult animated film serves as a sprawling mural of a world on the brink of seismic change. The Premise: A Legacy Reawakened

A raw look at the heroin epidemic and the "dirty war" (GAL) in Spain, rarely depicted with such blunt honesty in animation. Black Is Beltza II: Ainhoa (2022)

While the film is overtly political, it remains deeply personal. It explores: (2022) isn't just a sequel; it’s a high-octane,

What sets Ainhoa apart is its incredible sense of place and time. The animation style—gritty, expressive, and deeply noir-influenced—captures the tension of the 1980s perfectly. While the film is overtly political, it remains