Vamos de Cine: Open-Air Screenings at Plaza Lomo Los Frailes
Details
“VAMOS DE CINE” Free open-air screenings PLAZA LOMO LOS FRAILES THURSDAY, 16 JULY 7:00 pm Family session with “ERNEST & CELESTINE’S JOURNEY”, a gem of European auteur animation cinema 9:00 pm “LA LUCHA” by José Alayón Festival cinema takes centre stage in a fascinating session that brings back to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria the Richard Leacock Award for Best Feature Film. Together with LPA Film Festival we recover the multi-award-winning “LA LUCHA”, the epic tale of the bregador hero inside and outside the wrestling arena. Tenerife-born director José Alayón portrays Canarian wrestling in cinema as never before, in a drama in which a widowed father and his daughter seek refuge in sport. With veteran wrestler Tomasín Padrón, who makes his film debut, the movie is also defined by the landscapes of Fuerteventura. Find more information about this work at https://www.lpafilmfestival.com/jose-alayon-eleva-en-la-lucha-la-epica-del-heroe-bregador-dentro-y-fuera-del-terrero/
You may also like
Resurrection by Bi Gan
Hypnotic and labyrinthine cinema from filmmaker Bi Gan returns to the big screen, offering a sensorial journey through memory, time and personal landscapes.
Short Film Marathon – Telde Rueda in 7 Days
Back-to-back short films from Telde Rueda en 7 Días fill the square with open-air cinema, offering an intense showcase of quick-turnaround creative works.
Screening of Canary Islands Shorts and Telde Rueda Finalists
An evening of finalist short films from the Cortos de Canarias section plus documentaries and experimental pieces from Telde Rueda en 7 Días, highlighting diverse local cinema.
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Hygiene in the Workplace
Practical training focused on preventing stress and burnout, recognizing emotional overload, and applying simple tools and habits to protect mental health in professional environments.
Boxing and Jiu‑Jitsu Exhibition
Local clubs showcase their skills in an open‑air exhibition, combining boxing and jiujitsu techniques for an energetic sporting display.
Special Radio Program
A dedicated broadcast covers festival highlights, interviews with artists and behind‑the‑scenes stories, bringing the Maspalomas trumpet atmosphere to the airwaves.