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A PEPE ESCRICHE - Festival de Cine de Huesca

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The <strong>Huesca</strong> Film <strong>Festival</strong> rolls out this year, that of 2008, its 36th edition, with the<br />

absence, with the insistent absence of José María Escriche, the driving force and<br />

foun<strong>de</strong>r of this festival, when it began as the City of <strong>Huesca</strong> Short Films Contest<br />

back in 1973. This past 29th March, José María Escriche embarked on a journey of<br />

no return. His illness did not impe<strong>de</strong> him continue working for this edition of the film<br />

festival. His bravery and courage permitted him to hold contacts and meetings, so<br />

that this festival could surpass itself, as it has always done.<br />

José María was always graceful, full of solutions and knew how to overcome obstacles.<br />

After the dictatorship, short films were in danger, and documentaries such as NODO<br />

were no longer screened nor was it compulsory to screen short films in movie theatres.<br />

A festival like that of <strong>Huesca</strong> languished with that panorama. Escriche imagined the<br />

way out. In a wave of Europeanism with Spain’s entry into the European Union, he<br />

knew how to organise a Sample of European <strong>Cine</strong>ma, and although being of feature<br />

films, it aroused enough interest to bring back people to the cinema during the<br />

festival. This is a prime example of its continuing renewal. The festival has always<br />

held exhibitions, tributes, and awards, all in continuous innovation.<br />

José María always knew on whom he could count on to make the <strong>Festival</strong> a success.<br />

He always had a great relationship with the Cultural authorities, of any political party,<br />

be it from the State, from Aragón, from the <strong>Huesca</strong> Town Hall, or from the European<br />

Union. He had a great relationship with the organisers of other festivals throughout<br />

Spain, Europe and the American continent, Latin and Anglo-saxon. The tributes<br />

given by the <strong>Festival</strong> have always been carefully selected, given only to recognised<br />

figures from the entertainment world, such as directors, actors, and from all different<br />

areas of entertainment. We fondly remember the affection and <strong>de</strong>dication he had<br />

with the tribute to the unforgettable Julio Alejandro. A great tribute to Buñuel’s main<br />

scriptwriter and to an internationally recognised figure from <strong>Huesca</strong>.<br />

José María’s enthusiasm was contagious to all those around him. He was <strong>de</strong>manding<br />

with the important things and tolerant with the inci<strong>de</strong>ntal ones. But he was always<br />

everyone’s friend. In regards to his city, one could say that Escriche had not only<br />

spread its name throughout the world, but also its culture, its customs and its<br />

gastronomy. His friends from the movies know and love <strong>Huesca</strong> because of him.<br />

We present this new edition of the <strong>Huesca</strong> Film <strong>Festival</strong> with his absence. We<br />

remember him with gratitu<strong>de</strong>. We will always remember him. However, we think<br />

that the best way to do this is in continuing with enthusiasm this film festival that<br />

has short films as its core. Short films are valued in this day and age as the main<br />

film school. Many great directors have received awards at this festival. This festival<br />

has the recognition of the Aca<strong>de</strong>my Motion of Picture Arts and Sciences. Escriche’s<br />

strength and enthusiasm must go on. And all while counting on those that have cared<br />

and supported us.<br />

This is for you, Pepe!<br />

JOSÉ<br />

MARÍA<br />

<strong>ESCRICHE</strong><br />

HUESCA FILM FESTIVAL FOUNDATION<br />

FUNDACIÓN FESTIVAL DE CINE DE HUESCA<br />

PREMIO CIUDAD<br />

DE HUESCA 2008<br />

AWARD CIUDAD<br />

DE HUESCA 2008<br />

El <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Cine</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Huesca</strong> se <strong>de</strong>sarrolla este año, el <strong>de</strong> 2008, el <strong>de</strong> la 36 edición,<br />

con la ausencia, con la insistente ausencia <strong>de</strong> José María Escriche, impulsor<br />

y principal artífice <strong>de</strong> este festival, cuando surgió como Certamen <strong>de</strong> Filmes Cortos<br />

Ciudad <strong>de</strong> <strong>Huesca</strong> en 1973. José María Escriche ha emprendido un viaje sin retorno<br />

el último 29 <strong>de</strong> marzo. Su enfermedad no le impidió seguir trabajando por esta<br />

edición <strong>de</strong>l festival <strong>de</strong> cine. Su valentía y coraje le permitieron contactos y reuniones<br />

para que este festival se superara a sí mismo, como siempre lo había hecho.<br />

José María Escriche siempre supo salir airoso, imaginar soluciones y superar las<br />

dificulta<strong>de</strong>s. Al salir <strong>de</strong> la dictadura, el cortometraje entró en crisis, los documentales<br />

como el NODO <strong>de</strong>jaron <strong>de</strong> emitirse y no se obligó a proyectar cortometrajes en<br />

las salas <strong>de</strong> cine. Un festival como el <strong>de</strong> <strong>Huesca</strong> con aquel panorama langui<strong>de</strong>cía.<br />

Escriche supo imaginar la salida. En un momento <strong>de</strong> europeísmo por la entrada <strong>de</strong><br />

España en la Unión Europea, supo organizar una Muestra <strong>de</strong> <strong>Cine</strong> Europeo, que al<br />

ser <strong>de</strong> largometrajes, daba actualidad e interés para que la gente volviera a acudir al<br />

cine durante el festival. Este es un ejemplo <strong>de</strong> la renovación continua. El festival se<br />

ha acompañado siempre <strong>de</strong> exposiciones, <strong>de</strong> homenajes, <strong>de</strong> premios, en continua<br />

innovación.<br />

José María Escriche siempre supo ro<strong>de</strong>arse <strong>de</strong> personas válidas para que el festival<br />

saliera a<strong>de</strong>lante. Siempre ha tenido una excelente relación con todas las autorida<strong>de</strong>s<br />

culturales, <strong>de</strong> cualquier signo político, <strong>de</strong>l Estado, <strong>de</strong> Aragón, <strong>de</strong>l Ayuntamiento <strong>de</strong><br />

<strong>Huesca</strong>, <strong>de</strong> la Unión Europea. Siempre mantuvo unas relaciones amistosas con los<br />

organizadores <strong>de</strong> festivales españoles, europeos y <strong>de</strong>l continente americano, <strong>de</strong>l<br />

área latina y <strong>de</strong> la sajona. Los homenajes <strong>de</strong>l festival han sido siempre selectos, <strong>de</strong><br />

reconocimiento a figuras importantes <strong>de</strong>l mundo <strong>de</strong> la dirección, <strong>de</strong> los actores y <strong>de</strong><br />

todas las facetas <strong>de</strong>l cine. Recordamos con especial afecto el cariño y la <strong>de</strong>dicación<br />

que tuvo con el inolvidable Julio Alejandro. Fue una recuperación importante <strong>de</strong>l<br />

principal guionista <strong>de</strong> Buñuel y <strong>de</strong> una persona universal <strong>de</strong> <strong>Huesca</strong>.<br />

José María Escriche contagiaba su entusiasmo a cuantos le ro<strong>de</strong>aban. Era exigente<br />

con lo importante y tolerante con lo accesorio. Pero siempre era el principal amigo <strong>de</strong><br />

todos. Con respecto <strong>de</strong> su ciudad se pue<strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>cir que Escriche ha llevado su nombre<br />

por todo el mundo, ha difundido su cultura, sus costumbres y su gastronomía. Sus<br />

amigos <strong>de</strong>l cine conocen y quieren a <strong>Huesca</strong> a través <strong>de</strong> él.<br />

Se presenta esta nueva edición <strong>de</strong>l <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Cine</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Huesca</strong> con su ausencia. Lo<br />

recordamos con gratitud. Lo recordaremos siempre. Pero pensamos que la mejor manera<br />

<strong>de</strong> hacerlo es continuando con entusiasmo con este festival <strong>de</strong> cine que tiene<br />

los cortometrajes como base. El cortometraje hoy se valora como la principal escuela<br />

<strong>de</strong> cine. Muchos buenos directores <strong>de</strong> cine han recibido premios en este festival.<br />

Este festival tiene el reconocimiento <strong>de</strong> la Aca<strong>de</strong>mia <strong>de</strong> Hollywood. Las fuerzas y el<br />

entusiasmo <strong>de</strong> Escriche han <strong>de</strong> servir para continuar. Y todo mientras contemos con<br />

el apoyo <strong>de</strong> quienes nos han querido y nos apoyan.<br />

¡Va por ti, Pepe!<br />

18 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DE HUESCA 2008 HUESCA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2008 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DE HUESCA 2008 HUESCA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2008 19

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