Event
Exhibition «Fuera de casa. Amateur cinema in Catalonia 1924–1940»
Discover the dawn of amateur cinema in Catalonia between 1924 and 1940 in «Fuera de casa», an exhibition that the Filmoteca de Catalunya dedicates to the pioneers who captured life beyond the home with their 9.5 and 16 mm cameras.

About this event
These enthusiasts, far from commercial cinema, explored the world with unprecedented creative freedom, turning their passion into a unique visual archive of the turbulent 1920s and 1930s. From everyday moments to visual experiments, their work is a pioneering testament to documentary, experimental and educational cinema. The exhibition reveals how these early cameras, intended to capture family moments, evolved into instruments for critical observation of their time, leaving an invaluable legacy.
Admission is free, offering everyone the opportunity to glimpse this fascinating chapter in the history of cinema in Catalonia.
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