The XVII edition of the 'No Holds Barred Seniors' Short Film Exhibition has once again moved and connected generations in a day starring the seniors of Lanzarote and La Graciosa. More than 180 people, including users and workers from day centers and assisted living facilities, attended the screening of the nine short films that make up this edition, within the framework of the 25th Lanzarote International Film Festival.
During the morning session, the Best Actress Award was presented to Carmen Valenciano, and the Best Actor Award to Antonio Hernández, in an act full of emotion and recognition of the effort, talent, and dedication of the seniors who have participated in this edition. A total of nine centers have been part of the exhibition, including the Lanzarote Alzheimer's Family Association, the AMAVIR Haría and Tías residences, the Annex to the Insular Hospital residence, the Flora Acoge, Maraua (Tiagua), Las Cabreras day centers, the GERON Tinajo Residence, and the La Graciosa Senior Center.
The Minister of Social Welfare, Marci Acuña, wanted to emphasize the human value of this initiative and pointed out that "this project demonstrates that our seniors have a lot to tell and offer. Thanks to 'No Holds Barred Seniors', we not only celebrate their creativity but also the fundamental work of those who care for them every day with professionalism and affection."
Acuña also thanked all the technical and artistic staff for their involvement and pointed out that this project once again demonstrates that art and creativity know no age, turning cinema into a tool for inclusion, expression, and collective memory.
This event takes place within the framework of the 25th Lanzarote International Film Festival, which is held between May 12 and 24; together with the Animation Service of the Insular Hospital, the sponsorship of the Department of Social Welfare and Inclusion of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, and the collaboration of the Centers of Art, Culture and Tourism, the City Council of Arrecife, the Government of the Canary Islands, Canary Island Films, the Canarian Institute of Cultural Development and the Society for the External Promotion of Lanzarote, through its product brand Lanzarote Film Commission.
Open screening to the public at the Tías Theater
Citizens attended this Wednesday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m., at the Tías Theater, where the short films were screened again. This event was open to the general public with free admission.
During this evening session, the awards for Best Short Film and the Audience Award were also presented, two recognitions that celebrated the commitment of the participating teams to audiovisual language as a means of expression, overcoming challenges, and legacy.
