La Gran Pantalla, the International Film Festival for the Elderly, is an intergenerational meeting space to promote cinema as a tool for dialogue, reflection and social transformation around the imaginaries that society perpetuates about the old people. This film festival aims to highlight the beauty of old age, highlighting what unites us and differentiates us from people who are in different vital moments.
The 2024 edition of La Gran Pantalla
The 2024 edition of the International Film Festival for the Elderly, La Gran Pantalla, will take place in Barcelona from July 2 to 7. This year the festival offers a diverse program that includes films and activities that encourage reflection and intergenerational dialogue. Among the featured films are "La escopeta nacional" by Luis García Berlanga, "The Dance Begins" by Marina Seresesky and "And It Rained Birds" by Louise Archambault.
In addition to the screenings, the festival will have colloquiums and debates where viewers will be able to dialogue with the filmmakers and experts on topics related to aging and the representation of older people in cinema. There will also be workshops that invite active participation from the public, providing the opportunity to learn about film creation and storytelling.
A special activity of this edition will be the screening of short films created by seniors, showing their unique and creative perspective on various topics. The festival not only celebrates cinema, but also the importance of giving voice to the experiences and experiences of older people.
Entry is free, but you must reserve
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