Author Luz Gabás (Monzón, Huesca, 1968) is tonight’s new winner of the Planeta Prize. away from Louisianaduration Christina Kampos (Barcelona, 1974). women’s stories.
Gabas tracks down a moving novel late 18th century At the moment when the French colony fell into the hands of the Spanish.
Degree in English Philology and Mayor of Benasque Between 2011 and 2015 the author thus million euro prizebuilds a story in which different ethnic groups and cultures coexist in a difficult balance. According to the author, it’s a tumultuous time that serves as a setting for him. a great love story Between an Indian man and a French woman.
Luz Gabas announced earlier this year fifth novel It was due to be released in 2022, exactly ten years after her first and successful run, Palms in the SnowIt was later made into a movie. It’s an overarching story that took several years to document as the author was promoted during the pandemic.
Luz Gabas, published in 2014 back to your skinin 2017 like fire on ice and two years later, in 2019, heartbeat of the world.
Cristina Campos, finalist
By Christina KamposWorking as a casting director for both movies and TV series in the audio-visual sector, history of married women After twenty years of marriage, the life of a woman whose imaginary lover, which the hero always dreams of, comes true. Together with her two co-workers, they discuss all the topics related to femininity, sisterhood, the power of love and honesty.
The Catalan author achieved great success in 2015 with his first novel to date. lemon bread with poppy seeds, It was made into a movie by Benito Zambrano.
The award was announced at a ceremony this Saturday. National Art Museum of Catalonia During a gala in Barcelona attended by the Vice President and Minister of Labour, among many other personalities, Yolanda DiazMiquel Iceta, Minister of Culture, Joan Subirachs, Minister of Universities, and Pilar Alegría, Minister of Education, in addition to the Alicante Deputy for Culture, Julia Parra.
The jury consisted of José Manuel Blecua, Fernando Delgado, Juan Eslava Galán, Pere Gimferrer, Carmen Posadas, Rosa Regàs and Belén LópezEditor-in-chief of the Planeta group and secretary of the voting jury.