In 1997, a Spanish film called "Abre los ojos" was released in theaters, marking the beginning of a new era in the cinematic industry. The movie was directed by Alejandro AmenĂ¡bar, and it quickly became a cult classic, garnering critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. Its innovative storytelling techniques and themes of reality and perception were unlike anything seen before in the genre, and it paved the way for a new wave of Spanish cinema.