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Agreement to Enhance Film Screenings in Plasencia: The Plasencia City Council, the Extremadura Film Archive, and Alkázar Multicinemas have reached an agreement to move the Film Archive screenings to the cinema halls. This decision represents a significant improvement in the movie-watching experience, ensuring higher quality in image, sound, and comfort for the audience. During the press conference held today, María Luisa Bermejo, the Culture Councillor of the Plasencia City Council, emphasized that this is a step forward in promoting cinema in the city. «From the City Council, we have always supported culture and cinema as one of its most enriching expressions. With this change, we make screenings more accessible and of higher quality for all movie enthusiasts in Plasencia.» Similarly, Antonio Gil Aparicio, director of the Extremadura Film Archive, highlighted the importance of this transition for the Film Archive. «Our mission has always been to offer the best conditions for enjoying movies. With this agreement, the Plasencia audience will be able to watch films in cinemas with better acoustics, surround sound, and a larger screen, essential elements for an optimal cinematic experience.» Lastly, Rafael de la Rica, owner of Alkázar Multicinemas, expressed his satisfaction in hosting the Film Archive screenings. «We are delighted to collaborate on this project. We have halls equipped with the latest projection and sound technology, and we believe that this move will greatly benefit the audience.» Historical Evolution of the Film Archive in Plasencia: Film Archive screenings in Plasencia began in September 2012 through an agreement between the Film Archive and the City Council. Initially, films were screened at the Santa Ana Auditorium, a suitable space for 35mm film reel copies, which was the standard at that time. With the arrival of digital format, the Film Archive headquarters moved to the Verdugo Room, equipped with a screen, a more powerful projector, and an enhanced sound system. However, despite these improvements, the room had certain seating limitations, with only 100 available seats, and difficulties in subtitle visibility due to the low incline of the floor. These circumstances led to the need to find a new space that could accommodate more spectators and enhance the cinematic experience. A significant advancement for movie enthusiasts: The relocation of screenings to Alkázar Multicinemas will expand seating capacity to over 200 seats per hall, ensuring that no viewer is left out. Additionally, films will be projected with state-of-the-art surround sound quality and on screens specifically designed for the best viewing experience possible. Another relevant aspect of this agreement is that the symbolic price of one euro per ticket will be maintained, ensuring access to cinema for all audiences. Furthermore, films will continue to be screened in their original version, preserving the spirit with which these screenings have been developed since the beginning. Regarding the educational program Filmoeduca, which brings cinema to schools and associations for people with disabilities, it will continue to be screened at the Verdugo Room, although alternatives are being explored to move it to a space with higher seating capacity. Film Archive’s program for April: – 6 movies distributed in 7 thematic cycles: 1. International Day of the Roma People: Special screening of the documentary «La Gran Redada Gitana» by Pilar Tábora, with the director present in Mérida. 2. Cinema and Human Rights: Films on conflicts and discrimination, including «Green Border,» «No Wonderland,» and «Casa Diversa,» in collaboration with Amnesty International. 3. Festival Spotlights: Highlights from the international circuit such as «Parténope,» «La chica de la aguja,» «Vermiglio,» «Emilia Pérez,» and «Cuando cae el otoño.» 4. Culinary Cinema: «Mugaritz,» «Sin pan ni postre,» and «El repostero de Berlín,» with a raffle for a visit and breakfast at the Atrio restaurant. 5. Film Archive Classics: Tributes to Sam Peckinpah with «Straw Dogs» and to Luis García Berlanga with «Los Jueves Milagro.» 6. Contemporary Spanish Cinema: Premiere of «Miocardio» by José Manuel Carrasco. Filmoeduca (educational cinema): For students and associations, featuring «Hola Frida» (elementary and primary) and «Yo Capitán» (secondary and high school). El Ayuntamiento de Plasencia, la Filmoteca de Extremadura y Multicines Alkázar han llegado a un acuerdo para mejorar la calidad de las proyecciones cinematográficas.

El Ayuntamiento de Plasencia, la Filmoteca de Extremadura y los Multicines Alkázar han alcanzado un acuerdo para trasladar…

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