Spanish Civil War 90th anniversary marked by cultural events

Commemorations for the 90th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War are being marked through various cultural and intellectual lenses. In Seville, the Cajasol Foundation has organized a series of conferences titled ‘Letras en Sevilla’. The program has featured a diverse range of participants with differing political views, including various Spanish ministers and public figures, aiming to foster reasoned debate on a conflict that remains a sensitive topic in Spain.

In literature, author José Ángel Mañas has used the Zenda platform to recreate the daily events of 1936. This includes a focus on the iconic photograph ‘The Falling Militiaman’ by Robert Capa, which captured the death of anarchist Federico Borrell in Córdoba. The historical accounts highlight the raw impact of the war and its international significance during the era of rising European tensions.