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In hopes of initiating an approach to Basque cinematography, the film series is comprised for four well-known films and four shorts chosen from the “Kimuak” collection.  Coordinated by club member, Gorka Eskisabel Bontigi and Professor Carlos Gabilondo, the event will begin on Tuesday June 2 at the Cotesma Cultural Center in San Martin de los Andes and will run for three more Tuesdays. 

San Martin de los Andes, Argentina.  . The Euskal Txokoa Basque club of the province of Neuquen let us know very happily, that its Film Series organized by the club for the month of June has been declared as an "activity of Municipal Interest" by the local city council.  The declaration took place at the council meeting held on May 21 that was attended by Gorka Eskisabel Bontigi, who is in charge of the event.

The chosen films are:

-June 2, "Ocho Apellidos Vascos" and a short from the Kimuak Collection, "Zarautzen erosi zuen" (Purchased in Zarautz)
-June 9, "Kutsidazu bidea, Ixabel" (Show me the Way, Isabel) and "Belarra mozten" (Cutting Grass)
-June 16, "Behiak" (Vacas) and "Don Miguel"
-Juen 23, "Lasa & Zabala" and "Txotx"

Screenings will take place in the Gunter Blaas room at the Cotesma Cultural Center starting at 8:30pm.  Admission is free and open to the public, donations appreciated.

Along with the film series, the Basque club is planning other activities for 2015 including the celebration of its first birthday.  That is why, and in hopes of repeating last year’s success, they are organizing a taberna to share food and dance in September.  According to club president, Manuel Bustingorry, they are hoping that another Basque club in the area will participate along with that from Bariloche who accompanied them in 2014.

Even if get-togethers and celebrations hold a special place on the calendar of Young club, it has also determined other priorities that to do with the economic autonomy of the institution.  “We are looking for information on social media to try to locate some sheep in hopes of being able to make cheese, taking advantage of our members, some whom are from Pamplona, and were dedicated to this activity there.  Besides we already have enough Patxaran on the way.  The goal is to find options so that we become self-sustaining” Bustingorry explained to EuskalKultura.com.