The 2011 International Fantasy Film Festival of Catalonia will take place in less than three months. This festival has been taken place in Sitges, Spain, since 1968. It was born as the 1st International Week of Fantastic and Horror Cinema. The Sitges Film Festival is the first fantasy film festival in the world and it is well-known worldwide. Along with the Cannes Film Festival it is one of the best film festivals in Europe. Millions of people are now waiting for such a yearned date. It is a must appointment for those who love fantasy films and look for the latest trends and new technologies in the cinema and audiovisual production. What is more, the Sitges Film Festival is the meeting point of both film buffs and producers. It is here where new fantasy films are exhibited and promoted and also where lovers of this genre can exchange their thoughts and learn more about their passion.
The Sitges Film Festival, which is being held from 6th to 16th October, starts with the Catalan film called "Eva". This film is the debut of the director Kike Maillo and it is starred by the Catalan actress Marta Etura and the German actor Daniel Brul, both young promises in contemporary cinema. The film is set in the future and talks about a female robot called Eva. This film is perfect to open the festival as it shows the great quality of Catalan fantasy films and deals with the theme of the festival.
The 2011 Sitges Film Festival wants to pay homage to the film A.I. Artificial Intelligence by Steven Spielberg. It has been 10 years since this great success could be seen in all screens around the world. Do you remember the story? David was a child robot who lived in a world where humans and robots lived together. Evil robots were sought by the police and destroyed. David was accused of being evil but her mum helped him to escape. The young robot wanted to see her mum again and looked for the Blue Fairy to make his wish come true. So, it is a story which mixes science fiction and futurism with human feelings and tenderness. The story of a young robot who looks for his mum and carries a teddy bear with him all the time. Doesn't it remind you of an Anime series about a boy and his monkey?
The posters of the film festival show two robots created in Japan by Professor Hiroshi, which look as if they were alive.
Angel Sala, the director of the festival, recalls the big success of A.I. Artificial Intelligence and mentions the excellent time that the fantasy genre is living now. In the festival we can see films and short films from Catalonia and other parts of Spain as well as films made abroad. "Mientras duermes" (while you're sleeping) by Jaume Balaguero James and "La mujer del Eternauta" by Adan Aliaga are other two examples of the excellent quality of Catalan fantasy films production.
There are other interesting proposals like contests and workshops. But, undoubtedly, the best is the Zombie Walk. On 14th October, Sitges will become a kind of Zombie land as hundreds of zombies will be walking the streets of Sitges. You can become one of them and join the parade. Wear your best rags and make your face and body up. The film "Juan de los muertos" (John of the Dead), which shows an ironic view of the political reality in Cuba, can be seen that day, too.
Would you like to go to the Sitges Fantasy Film Festival? Look at Sitges Film Festival for further information.
Harriet Freeman,
Tourist specialist and general interest in Northern Spain and Madrid. Have a look at the website of Sitges apartments for more information about Sitges.
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