A historic monument was destroyed in an act reflecting the persistence of fascism and ideological attacks on symbols of memory and freedom, highlighting that such aggression affects not only people but also history and the collective legacy. _ Armando Orozco Tovar The statue of Jaime Pardo Leal was violated. […]
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Forgotten books: The Mermaid collection
A welcomed new series from Penguin Books, “The Mermaid collection”, resurrects works of mid-to-late twentieth-century literature, written by women and which, over time, have become unfairly neglected. Sean Sheehan The first four novels in this series are a treat. “Lucy Carmichael”, by Margaret Kennedy, sparkles with wit and […]
The creative rigour of Ventura Pons in an oversaturated market
Ventura Pons returned to London with a filmography shaped by literary adaptations, relentless discipline and a steady presence at international festivals. From piracy to the Spanish film industry’s lack of ambition abroad, the director examines both the fractures and the hopes of a sector he knows intimately. He spoke exclusively […]
Marcel Marceau: the silence that became a language
The art of silence takes on another dimension in the hands of someone who turned gesture into narrative. Drawing on ancient traditions, formative masters and memorable performances in Colombia, pantomime reveals its power to reflect the world without a single word. Bip, his emblematic creation, embodies a life devoted to […]
The nation learning to forget its life and its history
Memory fades in a country that leaps from one fleeting passion to another. Between football episodes, lost loves and neglected national symbols, forgetting becomes a way of life and threatens to distort the very fabric of collective identity. Armando Orozco Tovar Fanatical fans are from everywhere not only […]
















