A filmmaker's fantastic vision in Vitoria-Gasteiz

A filmmaker will share their experience in the fantasy genre, exploring narrative universes and the adaptation of mythology.

Generic image of a library interior with a microphone and empty chairs, in a cozy reading atmosphere.
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Generic image of a library interior with a microphone and empty chairs, in a cozy reading atmosphere.

A filmmaker will offer a session on fantasy cinema on April 29 at the Ignacio Aldecoa Cultural Center in Vitoria-Gasteiz, exploring the challenges and creative processes of the genre through their works.

A filmmaker will participate in a new session of the Arabako Zinema Meeting Point series on April 29 at 7:00 PM at the Ignacio Aldecoa Cultural Center. During this event, they will share their perspective on fantasy cinema, explaining their experience in a genre that combines imagination, tradition, and audiovisual language.
In the session, the filmmaker will discuss, based on their works, aspects such as the construction of narrative universes, the creation of atmospheres, and the adaptation of mythology and folklore to the big screen. Additionally, they will address the challenges of directing fantasy cinema in the current context, offering a practical perspective on their creative and technical processes.
The filmmaker is a screenwriter and director specializing in fantasy cinema. Their debut feature film, Errementari, premiered at the Sitges Film Festival and had a notable international run. Their second film, Irati (2023), became the most-watched Basque-language film in cinemas, marking a milestone in Basque cinema and earning Goya Award nominations. With Gaua (2025), they continue to consolidate their career.