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Carla Simón and Isaki Lacuesta's films shortlisted for 14 awards each, with ceremony taking place in January
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Film from Girona-born director Isaki Lacuesta screening as part of Berlinale competition
The next edition of the Fira Mediterrània of Manresa will host more than 250 shows
This cultural trade fair of Mediterranean shores’ traditions will reach its 15th edition, organised in the Central Catalonia city of Manresa in early November. The 15th edition will be held from November 8th to 11th. It is a market for music, theatre and dance professionals, with shows for all ages and held on stage or on the street. This year, 104 groups will perform in more than 250 shows. The Israeli singer Noa will offer a concert together with the Napolitan ensemble String Quarter. The Catalan Sardana orchestra, Cobla Sant Jordi, will play with the Flamenco guitarist Niño Josele. Also, the fair will have a meeting space for professionals.
12 Catalan films will participate in the 59th edition of the San Sebastian Film Festival
Isaki Lacuesta will run in the official competition with ‘Los Pasos dobles'. Manuel Huerga will show his movie on the Second Republic and the political fight between Catalonia’s main politicians at the time, Francesc Macià and Lluís Companys.