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Catalonia at Cannes: The Rise of a Cinematic Powerhouse
Catalonia's cinematic rise shines at Cannes, driven by talent, education, co-productions and strong institutional support.
For the first time in history, two films from Catalan producers, Carla Simón’s “Romería” and Oliver Laxe’s “Sirat,” have secured coveted spots in the main competition at Cannes. “Sirat,” co-written by Santiago Fillol and directed by Laxe, takes a gritty journey through Morocco’s rave culture, while “Romería” blends deeply personal memory with a universal search for identity. Sandra Tapia, an executive producer at Oscar-nominated Barcelona-based “Robot Dreams” production company Arcadia Motion Pictures, adds another crucial dimension: the role of public broadcasters.
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