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Z365" or "Festival all year round" is the new strategic point of the Festival in which converge investigation, accompaniment and development of new talents (Ikusmira Berriak, Nest); training and cinematic knowledge transfer (Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola, Zinemaldia + Plus, Filmmakers' dialogue); and investigation, disclosure and cinematic thought (Z70 project, Thought and Discussion and Research and publications).
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The red staircase, which is a symbol of success, and live music are going to be the main focus of the opening ceremony for the 55th San Sebastián International Film Festival. The gala will be hosted by the actress Cayetana Guillén Cuervo and the journalist Edurne Ormazabal. The music will be provided by Oreka Tx, a local duo who play the txalaparta, a Basque percussive instrument. As in previous years, the ceremony will also be introducing the different sections of the Festival. So, for example, the Official Section Jury, chaired by Paul Auster,will be presenting the films that are competing in the main section. During the evening, Cristian Mingui, director of 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, will be receiving the FIPRESCI Award presented by international film critics for the best film of the year.
The gala will be shown live on ETB1 at 9 pm and on TVE2 at 10 pm
Monday to friday: 09:00h a 14:00h | 16:00h a 19:00h