Come and immerse yourself in an intense and captivating story. On March 28th at 7:30 PM, Centre Cívic Bon Pastor will be the meeting point for cinema and sports enthusiasts with the screening of “Urtain, el Ídolo de barro”, the acclaimed Catalan production directed by Xavier Baig and Jordi Rovira and produced by Oscar Moreno and Xavier Baig.
This documentary, awarded the prestigious Ánfora Ciudad de Barcelona prize at the BCN Sports Film Festival 2025, delves into the life of José Manuel Ibar “Urtain”, one of the most iconic boxers of his time, exploring his meteoric rise from traditional Basque stone lifting to becoming the European boxing champion during Franco’s dictatorship, as well as his tragic downfall.
🎟 Free admission until full capacity is reached. Don’t miss this opportunity to see it on the big screen!
📍 Lloc: Centre Cívic Bon Pastor
📅 Data: March 28th
⏰ Time: 7.30 PM h
🎟 ReReserve your ticket here: : Urtain Tickets
We look forward to seeing you there!

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