Sant Joan d’Alacant Festival Honors Domingo Rodes for Four-Decade Career

XXIII Sant Joan d’Alacant Film Festival honors the director of Alicante, Domingo Rodes, with the Honorary Golden Ficus. The award ceremony, part of the festival’s 23rd edition, recognizes a figure whose long career spans more than four decades across multiple formats. The festival frequently spotlights talents tied to the cinema world, and this year’s tribute reinforces the event’s commitment to celebrating regional creative leadership in the broader North American and Canadian context as well as Spain. The recognition acknowledges Rodes as a pivotal figure in the Alicante industry, whose sustained contributions have helped shape local film culture and inspire emerging creatives across the region and beyond. The festival dates for competition run from April 29 to May 6, and the moment marks a ceremonial curtain for a career that continues to influence contemporary film projects in Europe and internationally. Source: Sant Joan d’Alacant Film Festival.