The city of Granada has been turned into a film set to recreate the last moments of Federico Garcia LorcaFilming of the movie 'Lorca', which was initially called 'Night Falls', has begun with great anticipation, transforming emblematic places into scenes from 1936.
Under the direction of Fernando Franco, actor Nacho Sánchez embodies the Granada-born poet to narrate the hours leading up to his arrest and assassination. The production has chosen key locations such as the Huerta de San Vicente and the Plaza de Derecho, where period sets have been constructed.
A film shoot that brings the center of Granada to a standstill
The Law School Square, where the old Civil Government building was located, has been closed to traffic and pedestrians To recreate the atmosphere of Granada in 1936, the crew has installed gray barriers and tarpaulins, while vintage motorcycles and cars decorate Málaga Street. Residents and shopkeepers have had to adapt to the road closures, although the production company has coordinated the restrictions with the City Council.
The Huerta de San Vicente, the former summer residence of the Lorca family, has also been reserved for recordingsThe park will remain closed to the public during filming, which will continue at least until August 21. Key scenes of the plot, which focuses on the poet's final days, will be filmed there.
Nacho Sánchez, the new face of Lorca
Nacho Sánchez, an actor from Ávila known for his work in 'Diecisiete' and 'Mantícora', takes on the starring role in Federico Garcia LorcaHis performance promises to be one of the most anticipated, as the actor had already explored the figure of the poet on stage, playing his final love in the play 'The Dark Stone'. Now, on the big screen, he will bring the writer to life in his final hours.
The film, written by Granada native Fernando Navarro, joins other recent productions about Lorca, such as 'La Bola Negra' by Los Javis, which will premiere in September. Granada is thus consolidating its position as essential setting for the historical and literary cinema.
The new film 'Lorca' not only pays homage to the poet, but also revives the memory of those tragic days in the very places where they happened. With filming scheduled throughout the summer, Granada becomes the epicenter of a production that promises to thrill audiences and keep alive the legacy of one of the greats of Spanish literature.