This film is in French, Catalan, & Spanish with English subtitles. 74 minutes long.
Josep
February 1939. As Spanish Republicans flee Franco’s regime, many are confined to temporary camps in southern France. Amid the harsh conditions, a quiet connection forms between a French gendarme and Catalan artist Josep Bartolí, whose drawings document the lives and struggles of those around him.
Director Aurel’s debut feature is a visually distinctive animated drama that blends hand-drawn illustration with historical memory. Through fragments and recollections, we follow Bartolí’s journey from the camps to his later life in Mexico, where he encountered Frida Kahlo. The film offers a thoughtful reflection on political exile and the role of art in preserving truth.
France/Belgium/Spain | 2020 | 74 mins | French, Catalan, & Spanish with English subtitles.
Winner of 11 awards including Best Animated Film at the César Awards.
Cast
The voice cast includes Sergi López as Bartolí, with Sílvia Pérez Cruz and Bruno Solo contributing to a story that spans borders and decades.
- Sergi López
- Sílvia Pérez Cruz
- Bruno Solo
- Gérard Hernandez
- David Marsais
Director
Aurel
Time and location
Join us on 12 November from 17:30 - 20:00 for the screening. Doors open at 17:30, and the screening will start at 18:00.
Tickets are free for all students and staff, but they must be booked in advance via MySkills.