A documentary gathers the life and work of Juan Brito, Favorite Son of Lanzarote
One year ago today (February 14, 2018), Juan Brito, the first ‘Favorite Son of Lanzarote’ (2013) and the Canary Islands Gold Medal (2003), passed away at 98 years of age, among many other institutional and social recognitions. achieved throughout his life.
Honors received for his outstanding work in the dissemination of ideas on the conservation of culture, crafts, history, music, archeology and island heritage; for his work and work as master craftsman, ceramist, ethnographer, folklorist, self-taught archaeologist and historian of the island that saw him born.
The Cabildo of Lanzarote wanted today, a year after its loss, to remember its Favorite Son on this February 14, with the screening of the documentary ‘Juan Brito: Tamia’ by the director and screenwriter Alfonso Palazón and music by Fernando Ortí.
“It’s the story of a search, the search for the soul of the landscape of Lanzarote, the search for memories, memory, emotions, and the love that Juan Brito had for his land.” The documentary is the search for life and person of Juan Brito “, they explain from the producer of the documentary.
The documentary will be presented tonight, at 8:00 pm, at the El Salinero Theater, with full capacity (upon invitation). A production of Invisible Passages that has the collaboration of the Island Council of Lanzarote and Tourist Centers and the support of the seven municipalities, among others.
