Sebastián Moreno has been awarded the prestigious Lope de Vega prize for his work 'Por culpita del querer', which draws inspiration from the biography of Spanish filmmaker Eloy de la Iglesia. The jury praised the text for its ability to poetically elevate a grim reality while harmonising various artistic languages, including theatre and cinema.
Through the lens of Eloy de la Iglesia's life, Moreno crafts a tribute to the cinema of that era, highlighting its capacity to create narratives reflecting society at the time. The work is not a documentary script but rather resembles a vampiric chronicle, celebrating a golden age when Spanish cinema was self-reflective, exploring who we were rather than who we aspired to be.
Moreno, born in Palma de Mallorca in 1985, has a diverse career as a playwright, actor, and director. His previous works include 'Nana de la desaparición', which won the International Dramaturgy Invasora prize, 'El vals de la desesperanza', awarded the Villacarrillo Imaginaria prize, and 'Alepo significa leche fresca', which received the José Moreno Arenas Dramaturgy prize. His texts have premiered in both Spain and the United Kingdom and have been translated into English, French, and Polish.
About the Lope de Vega prize
Established in 1932, the Lope de Vega prize aims to support literary creation linked to the performing arts at a municipal level. Over its 90-year history, the award has played a significant role in promoting the works of various authors, becoming a benchmark in the theatre world. Notable past recipients include prominent figures of Spanish dramaturgy such as Antonio Buero Vallejo, who was awarded for 'Historia de una escalera', Fernando Fernán Gómez for 'Las bicicletas son para el verano', and Narciso Ibáñez Serrador for 'El águila y la niebla'. In the most recent edition, the prize was awarded to Carolina Martínez López for her work 'El sol del invierno'.
