The Councillor for Culture, Elena Serrallé, has encouraged all residents of Albacete to partake in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Municipal Filmoteca, noting that its history is “also written in the memories of its viewers.” This milestone presents an opportunity to showcase its activities and broaden its audience.
Serrallé emphasised “the value of a cultural policy that sustains projects, preserves heritage, and allows citizens to discover and enjoy cinema,” underlining the municipal responsibility to support the conservation and dissemination of audiovisual memory. She expressed gratitude for the dedication of professionals and the collaboration of those who have contributed to the Filmoteca's journey, highlighting that “behind this anniversary are many hours of work and individuals who have attended to every detail to make it possible.”
The Municipal Museum will host the exhibition 'Filmoteca. 25 years in continuous session', which will open on 13 November at 19:30 and will be available for viewing until 13 December during the museum's regular opening hours. The Councillor described this exhibition as “a tribute to those who have made cinema a part of Albacete's cultural life and to all the viewers who have supported the Filmoteca over these twenty-five years.”
According to Serrallé, the Filmoteca's history “is also written in the memories of its viewers: in a film that moved them, in a director they discovered, or in a conversation after leaving the screening.” Therefore, she noted that this exhibition provides an opportunity to share that memory and acknowledge the bond that this municipal cultural service has built with the people of Albacete.
The Councillor also expressed her appreciation for the commitment of the professionals who have contributed to the development of the Municipal Filmoteca over the years, including its director, Jesús López, as well as the collaboration of those involved in its initiatives and the preparation of this exhibition.
Finally, Elena Serrallé urged the residents of Albacete to visit the Municipal Museum and participate in this commemoration, adding that “the best way to celebrate the Filmoteca is to continue discovering it and inviting others to get to know it.” The exhibition, which will be open until 13 December, brings this celebration to the Municipal Museum under the title 'Filmoteca. 25 years in continuous session', a phrase that encapsulates the continuity of a cultural project and its relationship with the city over a quarter of a century.
