The San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF), also known as Donostia Zinemaldia, is an annual FIAPF A-category film festival held in September in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain. Founded on September 21, 1953, it has grown to become one of the most prestigious and internationally recognized film festivals. The festival has played host to significant cinematic events, including the international premiere of Alfred Hitchcock's *Vertigo* and the European premiere of *Star Wars*, and has been instrumental in the careers of filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola and Pedro Almodóvar. Key awards include the Golden Shell for Best Film, Silver Shells for Best Director and acting performances, and the Donostia Award, which recognizes career contributions to cinema.