Josep

Aurel | France, Belgium, Spain, 2020 | 81 minutes

In February 1939, artist Josep Bartolí had to flee his native Spain, which fell under Franco's dictatorship after the Spanish Civil War. Like thousands of other Spanish refugees, he went to France, but ended up in a concentration camp. The under-fed refugees are victims of ill-treatment. However, the artist befriends a gendarme (French military policeman) who secretly gives him a pencil and paper. Josep Bartolí eventually goes to New York and Mexico where he meets the painter Frida Kahlo, with whom he falls in love.

About the director:

A French cartoonist and director, Aurel decided to leave his career as a biochemist to work making cartoons for the press (Le Monde, Politis and others). He also did graphic design and comics. He has collaborated on some short films with other artists. Josep is his first film, which was acclaimed at the Annecy Film Festival in 2020.

Information:

• Type of activity: Feature Film
• Screening date and time:Monday 6, 22:00 hrs. (Mexico City)
• Application for the activity: elaula.mx
• Access: Market, Creator, Plus or Fan Pass
• Note: This film can only be seen during the festival, and up to a certain number of reproductions.