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EnglishEls Girona
Director: Sergi Martí
Producer: Raimon Masllorens
Producer Company: Brutal Media
Agency:
Client: La Xarxa de Televisions Locals
Country: Spain
Synopsis
The documentary Els Girona explains the pivotal influence of the Girona family on the economic, social, and cultural transformation of 19th-century Catalonia
Objectives
The historical documentary 'Els Girona: The Great Catalan Bourgeoisie of the 19th Century', narrated by actor Abel Folk and based on research by PhD historian Lluïsa Pla, reconstructs the pivotal influence of the Girona family on the economic, social, and cultural transformation of 19th-century Catalonia. Through a gaze that is both rigorous and accessible, the film explores the impact of their investments in infrastructure, canals, and industries. As bankers, patrons, and builders, they drove monumental projects such as the Urgell Canals, the railway networks, the Liceu Opera House, the University of Barcelona (UB) building, and parts of the Barcelona Cathedral. The narrative is complemented by expert testimony—a fascinating journey through history, economics, and collective memory that sheds light on a legacy often invisible, yet essential to understanding the country's present.
