A PEPE ESCRICHE - Festival de Cine de Huesca
A PEPE ESCRICHE - Festival de Cine de Huesca
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 />
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