Films adapted from books are common throughout the history of cinema, and Spanish cinema is no exception. What is consistent in many Spanish book-to-movie adaptations is that, regardless of the cultural origins of the book, the filmmakers are able to insert touches of Spanish heritage and the quirks of Spanish society.

This list presents Spanish films that entertain while embodying the unique Spanish identity. By Marcie Waters (The Culture Trip) 

• Butterfly Tongues based on three of Manuel Rivas’ short stories  | Jose Luis Cuerda (1999) 
• The Sleeping Voice based on the novel of the same name by Dulce Chacón | Benito Zambrano (2011)
• The South based on the novel of the same name by Adelaida Garcia Morales | Victor Erice (1983)

Read full list here - The Culture Trip