Fundacion Mediterráneo Cinematheque presents a seasonal series of free screenings in Alicante, hosted at Aula de Cultura, located at Avda. Dr. Gadea, 1. During May, every Monday at 19:00, the space becomes a hub for music and dance documentaries. This year the cycle is part of Vive Alicante, a broader stretch of free activities that sits within the Spring City programme. The city’s cultural calendar is expanding this May with a lively lineup of performances and screenings that aim to reach a wide audience; this particular initiative will culminate in additional events at Rabasa Multispace on the 27th and 28th, expanding the cultural footprint across the month.
Upcoming on the screen is Bobby Jane, a documentary released in 2017 by Danish director Elvira Lind. The film follows an American dancer who leaves the Tel Aviv dance company Batsheva to pursue self-directed choreography in the United States. The screening is scheduled for May 9, offering audiences an intimate look at the creative journey behind a dancer’s pursuit of personal artistic voice. In the same week, the program will present Five Days to Dance, a 2014 documentary by Pepe Andreu and Rafael Moles, founders of SuicaFilms, which traces a pivotal period of exploration and preparation within the dance world. The slate continues with Self Sufficient, a 2016 documentary by Danny Garcia that centers on a collective experience of independence and resilience in the arts. The month also features The Beatles and India, a 2020 film by Catherine Hart that weaves together rare footage from Liverpool’s 1968 trip to India, offering a vibrant cross-cultural perspective on a landmark cultural exchange.
Louis Boyer, President of the Mediterranean Foundation, highlights Cinematek as a central thread in the Alicante headquarters’ programming. He notes that the project reinforces the foundation’s dedication to delivering engaging cultural programs that connect with the public. This ongoing commitment reflects a shared goal to bring high-quality documentary cinema to a broad audience and to sustain a lively cultural scene in the city.
Since its inception in January, the Cinematheque has offered a curated cycle designed to showcase the best international and national documentaries spanning the worlds of music and dance. The program this season features a careful selection of films across the first five months, with the series concluding in June. All screenings are presented in the original versions with Spanish subtitles, ensuring accessibility for local viewers while maintaining the filmmakers’ intent and artistic integrity.