This Sunday (April 27) at 6:30 PM, the Mil Gotas project will present a screening of Incorrespondencias, a short documentary by Spanish photographer and filmmaker Eduardo de Armiñán, which delves into themes of memory, past connections, and legacy. The event will be held at the Huayuan branch of Beijing's International Bookstore, followed by a Q&A session featuring Armiñán, who will share his insights on making the film. He will also discuss, alongside Claudia Seryes, the short film they are currently producing about their journey through China and Mongolia.
About the Film
What does it mean to have ties to a past we did not experience? How does one navigate the burdens and expectations of legacy? How can we reach out to those who are no longer present? What persists, and how can we view it?
These inquiries form the core of Incorrespondencias, a short documentary by Eduardo de Armiñán. The film showcases a conversation between de Armiñán and his grandfather, renowned filmmaker and writer Jaime de Armiñán, through a blend of visuals, letters, and other materials. Representing a generation unacquainted with the political upheaval faced by their forebears, the film contemplates fragments of the past and Madrid – what was it like? Through the act of questioning and documenting – cutting, editing, and reassembling his and his grandfather’s imagery – de Armiñán must confront the enduring photographic eye of history.
About the Filmmaker
Eduardo de Armiñán, a young photographer and filmmaker from Madrid, hails from a family of prominent Spanish screenwriters and filmmakers. He studied at Madrid's Work in Progress acting school before pursuing musical production in London and then beginning his film education (with a focus on documentary studies and cinematography) in 2022 at the Escuela de Cinematografía y del Audiovisual de la Comunidad de Madrid (ECAM), commonly known as The Madrid Film School.
In 2024, de Armiñán produced two short films, Eco and Incorrespondencias, the latter of which received a nomination for Documentary Short Films at the 28th Málaga Film Festival.
Mil Gotas
Established in 2012 by Argentine author Guillermo Bravo as the first Spanish-language bookstore in China, Mil Gotas has since evolved into a project comprising three additional Spanish-language bookstores in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing, alongside a literary agency, a publishing house, and an art gallery and residency in Beijing.
Mil Gotas aims to serve as a bridge between China and Spanish-speaking audiences by translating works between the two languages, representing Latin American authors in China, and organizing workshops, presentations, and discussions to connect audiences, authors, and others from Latin America, Spain, and China.
Mil Gotas Beijing (Located inside the International Bookstore, Huayuan Branch)
Huayuanqiao Beijie, 35 Chegongzhuang Xilu, Haidian District (west of the south gate) 海淀区车公庄西路35号院南门西侧花园桥北街
Hours: 10 AM - 9 PM
Espacio Mil Gotas 仟雨集 (Latin American Gallery Artist Residency)
Hanhan Supermarket in Baimiao Village, Songzhuang Town, Tongzhou District 通州区宋庄镇白庙村涵涵超市
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM - 6:30 PM
International Bookstore (Huayuan Branch)
The new branch of Beijing’s International Bookstore in Haidian offers a wide selection of foreign and Chinese books across various genres for all ages. The location features seating areas, meeting rooms, and a small café serving food, coffee, tea, wine, and other beverages. There is also an outdoor patio with additional tables and seating. The bookstore organizes talks and exhibitions from time to time.
The film screening is scheduled for Sunday, April 27, at 6:30 PM. The event will primarily be conducted in Spanish and Chinese, with no entry fee required.
International Bookstore (Huayuan Branch) 国际书店(花园店)
Huayuanqiao Beijie, 35 Chegongzhuang Xilu, Haidian District (west of the south gate) 海淀区车公庄西路35号院南门西侧花园桥北街
Hours: 10 AM - 9 PM
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Images: courtesy of the organizers, Málaga Film Festival, Dianping
This Sunday (April 27), Mil Gotas will host a screening of a Spanish short documentary film followed by a Q&A session with the director.
