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Circus World, John Wayne and Valencia

Circus World, John Wayne and Valencia

In 1964 John Wayne made his one and only film in Spain, an inferior production called Circus World. The last scenes of the film were shot in Madrid’s Retiro park…

Denia: Hollywood’s Universal Home

Denia: Hollywood’s Universal Home

Denia has changed since Hollywood arrived here in 1958 to make Samuel Bronson’s first super-production: John Paul Jones (1959) The film was shot in 1958 and caused a revolution in this…

Namibia: White Elephants and Red Women

Namibia: White Elephants and Red Women

“Namibia: White Elephants and Red Women” is the title of the photography exhibition by Alberto Usó from Castellón that can be seen at Las Cervezas del Mercado by BWK in…

Pénélope Delaur and Women’s Street Names

Pénélope Delaur and Women’s Street Names

Who are the women who have left their mark on the streets of Valencia? Through an in-depth study of the streets of Valencia and a biographical index of the 105…

Pomegranate Spring; Pomegranate Autumn

Pomegranate Spring; Pomegranate Autumn

In 711 AD North African Arabs occupied Valencia and most of the Iberian Peninsular, and brought with them many things that would become an essential part of the Valencian identity,…

Camagroga in France, Germany and Japan

Camagroga in France, Germany and Japan

After a prolific year on the festival circuit, “Camagroga”, by director and screenwriter Alfonso Amador, continues its journey with four new selections at important international festivals, including the Official Documentary…

El Genovés R.I.P.

El Genovés R.I.P.

The name Francisco (Paco) Cabanes may not ring many bells, even among born and bred Valencians. However, there are not many Valencians who have not heard of ‘El Genovés’. El…

SUMMER IN THE CINE OF CASTILLA LEÓN

SUMMER IN THE CINE OF CASTILLA LEÓN

In July 2021 Castilla León hosted a series of talks on film locations, organised by Valencia-based writer Bob Yareham, author of Movies Made in Spain, which tells the stories of…

“Cultural Trip – Cervera del Maestre to Valencia”

“Cultural Trip – Cervera del Maestre to Valencia”

A group exhibition of contemporary art Sporting Club Russafa (Valencia.) 7 August to 28 August 2021 Sporting Club Russafa in collaboration with De Souza Gallery, is pleased to present an…

HAPPY ENDING AT SAD HILL

HAPPY ENDING AT SAD HILL

If you ever felt like trying your luck in a duel with Clint Eastwood, Almeria would probably come to mind; and so it’s surprising to realise that The Good, The…