Queen's meeting with cinema in Palma, attended by María Valverde and Gustavo Dudamel
Queen Letizia's attendance at the 15th AMFF in Palma, Spain, underscores her commitment to supporting arts and culture. As part of the Spanish royal family's visit to Palma, the Queen's presence at the closing ceremony of the festival marked a significant moment for the audiovisual sector.
At the event, Queen Letizia presented the Masters of Cinema Award to composer Alberto Iglesias, further emphasising her patronage of Spanish cinema and cultural events. This participation aligns with her ongoing efforts to promote national cultural initiatives and the arts during official appearances, particularly at significant film events like AMFF.
The high-profile nature of the festival, combined with Queen Letizia's attendance, demonstrates the monarchy's engagement with contemporary cultural life and the promotion of Mallorca as an essential hub for film and arts. The event also drew public and media attention to the Queen's refined style and the symbolic role of the monarchy in endorsing Spanish creative industries.
During the AMFF closing ceremony, Queen Letizia also had conversations with directors María Valverde and Gustavo Dudamel, as well as composer Alberto Iglesias. Other notable attendees included Carolina Yuste, Chino Darín, director Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Rossy de Palma, playwright Celine Song, actors Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey, and Yerai Cortés, who performed a special concert before the award ceremony.
The documentary 'El canto de las manos', directed by María Valverde, was screened at the AMFF closing ceremony. The film follows three Venezuelan musicians as they face the challenge of staging Beethoven's Fidelio opera in sign language for the first time.
The Atlàntida Film Fest, which started as Spain's first online film festival 15 years ago, has become the most important hybrid festival in the world. It features two venues: a one-week in-person event in Mallorca and a one-month online event on the Filmin platform.
Queen Letizia's unwavering support for the AMFF is evident, as she has not missed this event for ten years. Her attendance this year further cements her role as a patron of the arts and a champion of Spanish cinema.
References:
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At the AMFF closing ceremony, Queen Letizia's engagement with contemporary cultural life extended to conversations with directors Mariá Valverde and Gustavo Dudamel, as well as composer Alberto Iglesias. Her steadfast support for the festival, particularly in the realm of movies and TV, underscores her role in promoting Spanish entertainment and the arts.
