The philosopher Francisco Jarauta speaks about the war in Ukraine in the Atalaya Club in Cieza

In the second week of the activities of the “Junio ​​​​Cultural 2022” conference, the Club Atalaya Ateneo de Cieza offers the round table “USA-Ukraine-Russia” at 8.30pm this afternoon. Keys to a near war’. An approach from critical thinking to geopolitical news with the participation of the philosopher Francisco Jarauta, collaborator of Le Monde Diplomatique; the historian and professor at UMU Alejandro García; and the historian and specialist in the history of the USSR and Russia, Antonio Fernández.

Cultural activities continue this week with a tribute to the recently deceased actor Juan Diego. On Thursday 16 June at 7.30 pm the film ‘Esperpentos’ (2008) by José Luis García Sánchez will be screened. ‘Esperpentos’ «is perhaps the most surprising adaptation, and at the same time cruelly faithful, of the work of Valle Inclán; a vision between gloomy and venomous of some of the ancient institutions of the kingdom (the military) and of some of the spirits of deep Spain (envy, adultery, even incest) », they affirm from the blind space.

The cycle continues on Thursday September 23 with the screening of ‘Vete de mí’ (2006) by Víctor García León. In the film, Juan Diego plays Santiago, a gray-haired man who works as a supporting actor. However, his attitude to life changes when he brings his thirties son Guillermo into his home for a few days.

The cycle’s last appointment is on Thursday 30th, with the performance of ‘The dark night’, by Carlos Saura (1989), an approach to the disturbing life and spirituality of one of the great Spanish poets of all time: San Juan the crotch. Imprisoned for his reformist ideas about the Catholic Church, this poet constantly sought refuge in writing and especially poetry. Free access to all acts up to full capacity.

Source: La Verdad

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