Alicante International Film Festival opened “Paseo luz de los estrellas” on Saturday morning. space that pays homage to the actors, actresses and directors of the national film scene who passed the competition.
Consisting of five chairs dedicated to Antonia San Juan, Belén Rueda, Alejandro Amenábar, Fernando Colomo and Fele Martínez, this symbolic tribute It is located in the gardens of Plaza Ruperto Chapí next to the Teatro Principal. from Alicante, where the event’s opening gala was held.
premiere had the existence of the first five awardsthose who feel very grateful for this recognition, in case fele martinez He was on his own land, “which is an honor.” For Fernando Kolomo It was a surprise that he was very happy, stating that it was “a very stylish chair”. Anthony San JuanStating that Alicante, who has been participating in the festival since its inception, has very good memories for him, he said, “I am very happy to be a part of this city that I will always choose.”
Belen RuedaHe has commemorative words for his mother, who spent his childhood in Alicante, was a ballet teacher, and knew him thanks to the Director of the Teatro where the chairs were next to him. “This chair is for all of us who see it and for anyone who sees us from another place,” the actor concluded. Finally, Alejandro Amenábar expressed his intention to shoot a film in Alicante. “And this chair bodes well, I hope in a year I’ll occupy a chair very similar to this and shoot here.”
Chair-shaped sculptures decorating this space It was designed by Alicante artist Isaac Peral. and constructed of polished steel. This new location is certain and will be expanded with more statues to bear the names of different award winners who have gone through different editions of the competition, making this area a major tourist and cultural attraction for the city. .