Filling the Sink Gaudís and Goyas - New golden age for Catalan cinema
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Feb 14, 2025 Lorcan Doherty, a journalist from Catalan News, shines a light on the resurgence of Catalan cinema, celebrating its recent successes at the Goya awards. He discusses the historical evolution and the cultural impact of films like ‘The 47’ and ‘Undercover’, which tackle pressing social issues. Insights into the pivotal role of the ESCAC film school and important film festivals in boosting local talent are also shared. With excitement brewing, the conversation delves into the future of this vibrant film industry.
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Catalonia's First Film
- Catalonia's first fiction film, directed by Fructuos Gialabert, was shot in 1897 near a Sants cafe.
- The one-minute silent film, depicting a bar fight, is available on YouTube with added piano music.
Catalan Cinema's Golden Age and Suppression
- The early 20th century was a golden age for Catalan cinema, interrupted by the Spanish Civil War and Franco's dictatorship.
- Post-war filmmaking faced censorship, including a ban on Catalan language films.
A New Golden Age
- 2024 marks another golden age, with over 700,000 viewers in Catalonia and over a million in Spain watching Catalan films.
- This surpasses the previous record set in 2010, the year of 'Black Bread' ('Pa Negre').