The Rise of Basque Cinema: Its Success is No Accident
Awards at festivals, box office hits, and topics that are the talk of the town. Basque films and series are on everyone´s lips. Are we experiencing a new golden age?
Illustrated words: stories that have leapt to the big screen
Over the years, Basque literature and cinema have intertwined to bring us unforgettable works. Although the exact origin of the collaboration between the two disciplines is unclear, many trace it back to the 1980s.
Conflict and coexistence through the eyes of cinema
The Basque conflict has left a significant mark on the world of cinema, inspiring numerous fictional works and documentaries. It´s a complex, contentious issue that evokes strong reactions from all sides.
From gender identity to migration: cinema committed to social debate
Basque cinema has many of its own characteristics, but there has been a trend in recent years. In the Basque Country, films committed to social debate are gaining greater prominence.
Basque mythology on screen
Basque mythology is being brought to life on screen through several essential titles: ´Errementari´, ´Akelarre´ or ´Irati´.
Basque animation finds its mojo
In recent years, enriched by deeper and more mature narratives, Basque animation has earned widespread international acclaim, marking a period of notable expansion.
Basque culture breaks through
New creative talent – driving force behind art, music, literature, theatre and cinema
Five Basque films where queer meets rural
Many filmmakers believe that setting the stories of the LGTBI+ community in these environments adds value. After all, the source of the oppression that so many of these people have endured for years stems from their origins in small villages.
New Basque cinema: on flowers and giants
Today’s Basque cinema could be compared to a brilliant spring flower: its sturdy, upright stem leads to a series of colourful petals that sparkle in the sun, and suddenly the everything around it becomes incredibly beautiful.