In Logroño an illustrated leaflet bringing together the life and work of the screenwriter and author Rafael Azcona was published on 23 October 2026. According to its publishers, the publication is intended as an accessible invitation to discover “Azconian culture with a capital C”. It complements the activities of the anniversary year declared by the city and marks its conclusion.
The leaflet was presented as part of the “Año Rafael Azcona”, with which Logroño and institutions in La Rioja are marking the 100th year since the birth of the author, who was born in Logroño in 1926. The leaflet combines short texts with illustrations and is intended to be available in libraries, cultural centres and at events marking the anniversary. The publishers said they would provide further practical information about distribution in the coming days.
The publication is part of a series of initiatives, exhibitions and special editions in 2026. These include a special ticket from the state-run Lotería Nacional and a ticket from ONCE, which brought the theme to the attention of a wide audience. Meanwhile, SGAE at the Palacio de Longoria in Madrid hosted the exhibition “Vidas de Rafael Azcona”, which traced stages of his career from 29 September to 30 October 2026. In this context, cultural institutions in La Rioja emphasised Azcona’s influence on Spanish cinema and regional identity.
The short film festival Octubre Corto in Arnedo also dedicated a programme to the author and scheduled key events around 24 October 2026, the day Azcona would have turned 100. The Teatro Bretón de los Herreros in Logroño was named as a venue for readings and performances intended to reflect the author’s work and style.
In their communications, official bodies and participating cultural institutions emphasise that Azcona’s laconic view of society and everyday life should remain accessible. The new publication uses a compact format and is easy to obtain, with the aim of reaching readers with no prior knowledge of his work. No print-run figures have been published; distribution in La Rioja is expected to focus primarily on public institutions.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).