Ramón y Cajal: drawings on the retina

Ramón y Cajal: drawings on the retina (2026)



Ramón y Cajal: dibujos en la retina

9.0 2026 97 min Spain

Director: Luis Gomez Juanes

Documentary
Step inside the mind of a genius. *Ramón y Cajal: drawings on the retina* is a fresh, modern documentary that dives deep into the Nobel laureate’s obsession with images—the invisible bridge between the real world and the one our brains invent. Blending his art with his science like never before, the film explores Cajal’s enduring legacy through the eyes of researchers, artists, historians, and family members who see him as a visionary who shattered the boundaries of his own field. In a cutting-edge lab, a machine finally answers the question he left behind: how does the brain truly create pictures?

More About This Film

Ramón y Cajal: Drawings on the Retina is a 2026 Spanish documentary directed by Luis Gómez Juanes. The film explores the life and legacy of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the Spanish Nobel Prize-winning scientist, through the relationship between his scientific research and his fascination with images and drawing.

Rather than presenting a conventional biography, the documentary connects Cajal's scientific discoveries with art, photography, neuroscience, and the ways images are formed in the brain. Researchers, artists, historians, family members, and other experts contribute perspectives on a figure whose work crossed the boundaries between science and visual culture.

  • Luis Gómez Juanes directed and wrote the documentary.
  • The film was produced by Zerkalo Films and Filmociencia.
  • Paloma Banderas handled cinematography, Irene Blecua edited, and Amy Fajardo composed the original music.
  • The Spanish national film catalogue lists a 97-minute runtime and an April 7, 2026 release date.
  • The film was selected for festivals including the Rizoma Festival in Madrid and the Brain Film Fest in Barcelona.

Where to Watch

Ramón y Cajal: Drawings on the Retina has been distributed through Spanish theatrical and cultural channels, with wider availability dependent on licensing.