In Morella, the capital of the Els Ports region in Valencia, part of the Diocese of Tortosa, along with Catalonia and Aragon, the Flim Literary Festival of Morella has been held since 2022. The monumental setting is provided by the castle on the hill, with the streets and houses protected by the walls, and the help of generous rainfall, which has painted everything a deep, clean green. The soul of the festival is Elena Moya, a journalist from Morella, who packed her bags and settled in London years ago, but who always carries her roots in her thoughts and language.
In short, around this time, a gathering of writers, journalists, and artists of all kinds is being held, from Valencia, Madrid, Catalonia (and beyond, if necessary) to debate and share opinions on the myriad fringes of contemporary culture. The result is an exchange of ideas and knowledge among very different people, who circulate up and down the cobblestone streets of a town that thrives on its feet, and who speak to an audience that doesn't pay admission because the spirit of the festival also seeks sponsors wherever necessary, and it is intended to always remain that way.
Everything is civilized, sleepless and happy, in theEspriuanamode. However, news of the atrocities that Netanyahu's Israeli government continues to inflict on Gaza, which are driving the civilian population to starvation, are arriving from Morella. This year, the festival asked itself what purpose history serves. Well, among other things, it serves to be seen repeated, with disgust and horror.
