What drives people from different backgrounds to come together and revive a medieval legacy? In Elche, Alicante, the
lives on as the only surviving example of medieval theater known as "Mysteries." Every August, locals from all walks of life become guardians—templars—of this treasure that reconnects them with their identity and history. A journey through time that shows the
is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site but also an integral part of who they are.
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
He is a filmmaker, writer, and member of the Spanish Royal Academy (RAE). He has received awards such as the National Film Award, the National Cinematography Award, and the Gold Medal of the Spanish Academy. His notable films include
Camada negra (1977), which won the Silver Bear,
Sonámbulos (1978), which received the Silver Shell, and
La mitad del cielo (1986), which earned the Golden Shell. He directed
El Quijote and has published books such as
La vida antes de marzo, which won the Herralde Prize in 2009.
FILMOGRAPHY
Todos estamos invitados (feature film, 2008), El caballero Don Quijote (feature film, 2002), Visionarios (feature film, 2001), Semana Santa de Sevilla (documentary, 1992), La mitad del cielo (feature film, 1986), Demonios en el jardín (feature film, 1982), Maravillas (feature film, 1980), El corazón del bosque (feature film, 1979), Sonámbulos (feature film, 1978), Camada negra (feature film, 1977), Habla mudita (feature film, 1973)
Pablo Más Serrano
He is a film editor who worked with Mariano Barroso on
Todas las mujeres, which won the Goya for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2014, and with Javier Fesser on
Campeones, which won the Goya for Best Film in 2019. He also edited
El día de mañana and
La línea invisible. They first collaborated on
El caballero Don Quijote in 2001 and are now working together on the documentary.
FILMOGRAPHY
Explorers (TV series, 2007)
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