The Youth Area of the Cabildo of Lanzarote continues with the programming of the Lanzarote Youth Film Series. This initiative, which is held on the last Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., alternates between the Atlántida Cinema and the Deiland Multicines. This month, on Thursday, September 26, the documentary Quesada. The truth of silence, directed by Iván López, will be screened at the Deiland Multicines in commemoration of the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated every September 21.
The documentary tells the tragic story of Javier Fernández Quesada, a young university student from the Canary Islands who died on December 12, 1977 after being shot by the Civil Guard at the University of La Laguna. Despite the impact that this event had on the history of the Canary Islands, the truth about the events has never been addressed with the rigor it deserved until now. Quesada. The truth of silence offers a deep and committed look at this key chapter of the Spanish transition in the Canary Islands.
After the screening, there will be a discussion on the central theme of the documentary, which will feature the presence of the director Iván López and the producer Lamberto Guerra. Tickets for the event will be free and are now available on the official website of the series until full capacity is reached.
The Councilor for Youth, Aroa Revelo, was "very satisfied with the public's response to this initiative, which seeks not only to offer quality cultural programming, but also to invite reflection on social issues and historical memory, especially for youth”. “With this documentary,” adds Revelo, “we want to remember Javier Fernández Quesada and raise awareness about the importance of peace and justice in our society. We invite the entire community to participate in this very special event, where we will also have the presence of the director and producer, who will help us delve into the message of the film.”
