Description
Barcelona, a Cinematic City
Book Summary
This unique guide invites the reader to discover Barcelona through film, combining tourism, film history, and shooting trivia. With over 150 films analyzed, 26 detailed routes, and interactive maps with QR codes, the book becomes an essential tool for cinephiles and travelers alike. Its author, Eugeni Osácar, reveals the stars' favorite spots, filming locations of famous movies, and the secrets of shoots where the city transforms into other world capitals.
What is it about?
Barcelona, a Cinematic City is a film guide that tours the Catalan capital through its appearances on the big screen. The work, expanded and updated from its first edition, includes over 150 films, 50 additional pages, and new chapters dedicated to female directors, contemporary Catalan cinema, French productions, and the rise of Asian filming in the city. The book also reveals how Barcelona has "disguised" itself to play Paris, Havana, or New York in various scripts. Each proposed route is illustrated with maps that incorporate QR codes, allowing the reader to access online versions from their mobile phone. Additionally, it collects anecdotes about actors such as Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, and Sean Penn, and analyzes locations from iconic titles like All About My Mother, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, and The Invisible Guest.
Main Topics
- Film tourism and routes through filming locations in Barcelona
- History of cinema filmed in the city, from classics to recent productions
- Urban transformation of Barcelona to represent other cities in film
- Presence of international stars and Spanish actors in the city
- Contemporary Catalan cinema and new directors
- Boom of Asian and French filming in Barcelona
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at cinephiles who wish to explore Barcelona from an original perspective, travelers looking for different tourist experiences, and residents interested in discovering corners of their city linked to the seventh art. It is also highly useful for film students, tourism professionals, and anyone who wants to combine their passion for cinema with the pleasure of traveling.
What this book offers
- Access to 26 detailed routes with interactive maps via QR codes, facilitating visits to the locations
- Over 150 films analyzed, with information on shoots, anecdotes, and trivia
- An expanded vision of cinema in Barcelona, including international productions, independent film, and new directors
- Discovery of how the city transforms into other world capitals for film
- Practical guide for planning vacations or themed getaways following in the footsteps of famous actors and directors
Technical Specifications
- Author: Osácar Marzal, Eugeni
- Publisher: Editorial Diéresis, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: BARCELONA, MOVIES, CINEMA, TRAVEL AND TOURISM GUIDES
- Collection: BARCELONA GUIDES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2018
- Number of pages: 300
- Weight: 520 g
Editorial Review
Barcelona, a Cinematic City presents itself as an exhaustive and well-documented guide that unites tourist interest with cinematic passion. The inclusion of maps with QR codes and the updated content make it a practical and current tool, capable of satisfying both the occasional traveler and the most demanding cinephile. Its didactic and enjoyable approach, combined with the author's rigor, positions it as a reference work for those who wish to explore Barcelona through a different lens.