In the Background

from November 19th 2025 to may 19th 2026 – Museu del Cinema

Supporting Actresses and Actors in the History of Cinema

The protagonists wouldn’t be complete without them.

Often in the background, but essential for giving strength, rhythm, and emotion to the story, supporting actors and actresses are key pieces of cinema and audiovisual fiction.
This exhibition pays tribute to all those performers who, without taking center stage, bring solidity and depth to the stories that move us.

We will discover supporting actors from classic cinema, Oscar winners for brief but memorable roles; great antagonists who, in some films, have reached the stature of the protagonists; and also character actors who have become stars in television series.

We invite you to get to know these supporting actors and actresses. Without them, no story would be the same.

Production: Museum of Cinema. Curator: Jordi Dorca. Coordination: Jordi Pons. Collection Documentation and Conservation: Montse Puigdevall. Design: Cristina Masferrer. Audiovisual Installations: Salvador Ángel. Exhibition Installation: Rafel d'Arquer. Original Images Exhibited: Museum of Cinema, Vicenç Arroyo Collection. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Price: Free admission