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An Age of Splendour for Contemporary Spanish Animation: Evolution of an Industry Over the Last Four Decades

An Age of Splendour for Contemporary Spanish Animation: Evolution of an Industry Over the Last... Animation in Spain is currently experiencing a golden age. This study identifies 1985 as the starting point for this era and proposes a periodization of the more than three decades since, during which time 120 Spanish animated films have been released. The establishment of new regional institutions during Spain’s transition to democracy was the driving force behind this development, as the newly created governments saw in animation a means of transmitting the culture and language of their own region to new generations. Since the arrival of CGI and the incorporation of Spain into international trade networks, Spain has become the fifth largest producer of animation worldwide and the second largest in Europe. The model has evolved into a transnational cinema model based on private capital and globalized content that has achieved profitability, high export ratios and international recognition. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Animation SAGE

An Age of Splendour for Contemporary Spanish Animation: Evolution of an Industry Over the Last Four Decades

Alvarez San Román, Mercedes
Animation , Volume 17 (3): 16 – Nov 1, 2022
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Abstract

Animation in Spain is currently experiencing a golden age. This study identifies 1985 as the starting point for this era and proposes a periodization of the more than three decades since, during which time 120 Spanish animated films have been released. The establishment of new regional institutions during Spain’s transition to democracy was the driving force behind this development, as the newly created governments saw in animation a means of transmitting the culture and language of their own region to new generations. Since the arrival of CGI and the incorporation of Spain into international trade networks, Spain has become the fifth largest producer of animation worldwide and the second largest in Europe. The model has evolved into a transnational cinema model based on private capital and globalized content that has achieved profitability, high export ratios and international recognition.

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Animation – SAGE

Published: Nov 1, 2022

Keywords: animation; democratic transition; feature film; regional cinema; Spain; transnational cinema

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