44th Filmets film festival set to begin with an Italian flavor
Event in Badalona starts on Friday with tribute to actor Ninetto Davoli and seven production companies from Italy looking to fund coproductions
October 17, 2018 01:34 PM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Charlotte Salomon exhibit arrives in Barcelona
The collection showcases hundreds of famous works by the deceased artist at the Monestir de Pedralbes
October 16, 2018 06:54 PM
Sweets, bandits, and traditions: a weekend of fairs
The Agramunt Nougat Fair and the Alcovers Fira de Bandolers both saw excellent results for attendance and sales
October 15, 2018 04:37 PM
'Climax' by Gaspar Noé wins Best film award in Sitges
Panos Cosmatos recognized as Best director while 'Lazzaro Felice' gets the Special Jury Award
October 13, 2018 01:03 PM
Picasso meets Picabia in new Barcelona exhibit
The two artists were closer than many know, shown in an exhibit of 150 pieces at the Fundació Mapfre
October 11, 2018 07:51 PM
Sitges film festival honors 'Truman Show' director with award
Australian filmmaker Peter Weir receives honorary prize, while event premieres superhero parody, 'Superlópez'
October 11, 2018 07:35 PM
Veteran comedy trio bid farewell to the stage
El Tricicle celebrate 40 years of performing live with show 'Hits' at Barcelona's Teatre Victòria until February, followed by tour of Catalan cities
October 10, 2018 09:16 PM
'The Walking Dead' director on the Sitges red carpet
Along with Greg Nicotero, the horror and fantasy film festival has welcomed Nicolas Cage and more
October 9, 2018 04:33 PM
Montserrat Caballé's voice played in soprano's funeral
Ceremony for Catalan world-class opera singer attended by top political and cultural dignitaries
October 8, 2018 02:03 PM
Vella de Valls, winner of Tarragona human tower competition
In second place come 'colla' groups Vilafranca, Jove de Tarragona in third, and Mataró in fourth
October 7, 2018 07:02 PM
Catalonia's human towers competition: what you need to know
The very best examples of the Catalan tradition of building 'castells' is on show this weekend in Tarragona
October 7, 2018 10:53 AM
'One of the brightest lights goes out'
Officials from both the Catalan and Spanish government mourn the death of soprano Montserrat Caballé
October 6, 2018 12:05 PM
Catalan world-class soprano Montserrat Caballé dies at 85
Artist was active from the 1950s and performed in major opera houses around the world
October 6, 2018 09:20 AM
'My father died this morning […] I accept this award for fantasy,' said Tilda Swinton
The Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival welcomes awardees Swinton and Pam Grier on the red carpet
October 5, 2018 04:32 PM
Human towers competition sells out for first time ever
Catalonia’s main ‘castells’ contest to be held in Tarragona this weekend
October 5, 2018 11:39 AM
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