Project: Spanish Film Showcase – Chengdu (2019)
Organised by: Almost Red Productions · Embassy of Spain in China · Estudio 1958 (Chengdu)
Location: Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Year: 2019
Overview: Cultural and cinematic project jointly organised by Almost Red Productions in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in China and Estudio 1958 (Chengdu), conceived as a curated showcase dedicated to contemporary and classic Spanish cinema in the city of Chengdu.
The programme was designed as a multidisciplinary event combining film screenings with parallel activities, presentations and live performances, with the aim of bringing Spanish cinema closer to Chinese audiences and fostering cultural exchange between both countries.
Directed by: Roberto F. Canuto · Xu Xiaoxi
The Spanish Film Showcase in Chengdu was initially conceived as a larger-scale festival, with a broad programme including films from different international distributors and a diverse representation of contemporary and classic Spanish cinema.
Due to local regulations governing film exhibition, the final selection was adapted to a programme of officially approved titles, ensuring public screening within the local cultural framework. Despite these limitations, the event maintained its curatorial approach, presenting a coherent and representative selection of Spanish cinema.
The showcase combined screenings with complementary activities such as presentations and live events, creating a space for dialogue between cultures and audiences. The project contributed to strengthening cultural ties between Spain and China, while offering Chinese audiences access to Spanish cinematic works in a shared cultural environment.
