The new edition of the book ‘Basque. Cinema’ now available

The Etxepare Basque Institute has recently published a new edition of the book BASQUE, which specifically explores Basque cinema. This release is part of the twelve-book series within the BASQUE collection, each dedicated to highlighting different aspects of Basque language and culture. Free download available here.

Basque film archive director Joxean Fernández is the author of ‘BASQUE. Zinema’.

What you’ll learn here

BASQUE, Zinema´ chronicles the diverse history of cinema in the Basque Country, tracing it from the introduction of the first cinematograph in the region to the modern-day international achievements of Basque-language films. The book examines milestones like the release of the first Basque-language film, ´Gure Sor Lekua´, and recent achievements such as the winning of ten Goya awards by ´Handia´ in 2018. It also addresses topics such as the influence of public funding policies and the significance of institutions including the San Sebastian Festival and the Basque Film Archive, and the development of Basque cinema across various historical periods. The book not only celebrates past achievements, but also explores future challenges and opportunities, underlining the role of Basque cinema as a powerful cultural ambassador and a vehicle for the preservation and promotion of the Basque language.

BASQUE. Collection

This collection created by the Etxepare Basque Institute brings together twelve cultural disciplines, all of them intertwined as they share language, land and history. Hand in hand with our culture, we invite you to witness the fusion of tradition and innovation, the melding of local and foreign. In short, we invite you to learn where we come from, where we are now and where we’re heading. This set of books is a launchpad intended to spark your curiosity.