Nicolas Cage’s new self-parodying role sees him rescue Catalan president’s daughter
Initial confusion over Spanish dubbing removing Catalonia reference for Mexico cleared up by film distributors
May 4, 2022 12:47 PM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
‘Alcarràs,’ a box office hit on opening weekend
Carla Simón’s film is the most-watched new release in Catalonia and second most popular across Spain with 56,000 cinema tickets sold
May 2, 2022 12:53 PM
How Catalan cinema balances documentary and fiction
The territory also leads the way with regards to female directors
May 1, 2022 09:47 AM
‘Alcarràs’ reaches theatres after prestigious Berlin award
Carla Simón’s second feature film premiered in Lleida and kicked off the D’A Film Fest this week
April 29, 2022 10:10 AM
Joan Manuel Serrat begins final world tour in New York
Singer-songwriter performed in front of 3,000 spectators for first time in over two years
April 28, 2022 11:12 AM
Barcelona's Festival Grec 2022, a 'symbol of resistance' after two years of Covid
86 theater, dance, and music performances from June 29 to July 27
April 27, 2022 02:05 PM
'Alcarràs': Green carpet homage to rural life in Catalonia premieres in Lleida
Winner of Golden Bear at Berlinale festival, directed by Carla Simón, will be in cinemas from Friday
April 26, 2022 08:05 PM
Catalan musician Joan Dausà falls trying to crowdsurf at concert
Videos of incident go viral after singer escapes with minor injuries
April 26, 2022 01:43 PM
Oliver Stone presents new Kennedy documentary in Barcelona: American media 'censored' it
US filmmaker says Trump and Putin "treated like Hitler" for being "outside the American sphere of interest"
April 26, 2022 10:01 AM
Aid to be provided for businesses affected by Sant Jordi storm
A dozen stalls run by publishing houses and bookshops in Barcelona, Sabadell and Badalona most affected
April 25, 2022 05:55 PM
Barcelona’s Poblenou District to hold day of cultural activities
Over 50 spaces will hold talks, workshops, guided tours and gastronomical events for 10 hours
April 25, 2022 01:39 PM
Catalan poet shortlisted for prestigious Canadian poetry prize
Gemma Gorga one of seven nominees for generous international award
April 25, 2022 01:11 PM
Meet the Barcelona bookshops taking on online shopping giants
Stores both old and new offer services and atmosphere absent from book purchasing websites
April 24, 2022 01:04 PM
Bookstores celebrate ‘good Sant Jordi’, reaching pre-pandemic sales levels
Bad weather in Barcelona is only negative factor after a long journey with journalists reaching most sold book rankings
April 23, 2022 08:52 PM
Thousands take to the streets of Barcelona to celebrate Sant Jordi
Literary superblock in city center features stands selling books and roses for loved ones to exchange
April 23, 2022 12:09 PM
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