Curtas: THE HANDS OF ORLAC musicalized live by pianist JORGE GIL ZULUETA - FREE BOOKING

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INAUGURATION OF CURTAS FESTIVAL DO IMAXINARIO 2025

Classic screening THE HANDS OF ORLAC, session accompanied on piano by Jorge Gil Zulueta. Before the long projection, we will present awards to those invited to this year's festival Paco Plaza and Tomás Hijo, authors of the exhibitions that you will be able to enjoy in the Rivas Briones Room. We will also show the world premiere of the Galician short film COSA MALA by director Gero Costas. Special screening of the work presented in the Official Fantastic Section of the festival.

INAUGURATION PROGRAM

  • Entrance to the Salón García Hall at 8:30 p.m.
  • Awards ceremony for Paco Plaza and Tomás Hijo
  • Estrea da curtametraxe BAD THING | 10 min
  • Screening of the classic feature film THE HANDS OF ORLAC with live piano by Jorge Gil Zulueta | 90 min

THE HANDS OF ORLAC

Classic Feature Film
Germany | 1924 | 90 min.
Salón García. 10/24/2025. 8:30 p.m.
D. Robert Wiene

Orlac, a famous pianist, loses both hands in an accident. Doctors decide to transplant him with the hands of Vasseur, a murderer condemned to death. The operation is a success, but from that moment on, the pianist begins to be overcome by criminal impulses. He has nightmares and sees the face of a man he believes to be Vasseur…

BAD THING

Short Film, Official Fantasy Section
Spain | 2025 | 10min 
World Premiere
Screening: 10/25/2025: 8:30 PM
D. Gero Costas

A young artist accepts a mysterious commission that promises to open many doors. The doors open, but they don't lead where he thinks they will. Hold your breath and be careful what deals you accept.