06/02/2025

Nani Roma, Jorge Martínez and María Blasco in the special session “Sports therapy”

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The 15th edition of the BCN Sports Film Festival presents one of its most inspiring sessions: “The Therapy of Sport”, a proposal showcasing how competition and sports can become tools for emotional recovery and redemption. The session will take place on Tuesday, February 18, at 11:00 AM at INEFC Barcelona and will feature a unique roundtable to enhance the experience.

Stories of resilience through cinema

The session includes the screening of two remarkable productions:

  • Goldfish / Pesce rosso (17 min 55 s): A moving short film exploring the power of sport to overcome loss and fear, combining sensitivity and courage.
  • Always + Positive (14 min 14 s): An inspiring conversation between María Blasco, biomolecular scientist and researche, and Louis Van Gaal, the legendary Dutch coach. Van Gaal shares his personal experience battling cancer and reflects on the connection between science and sports.
Parallel Activity: A Transformative Dialogue

Following the session, attendees will have the chance to participate in a special roundtable, moderated by Dr. Nina Gramunt Fombuena, neuropsychologist and expert in education and dissemination at the Pasqual Maragall Foundation.

The speakers for this activity include:

  • Nani Roma: winning driver of the Dakar Rally
  • Dr. María Blasco: biomolecular scientist and researche
  • Jorge Martínez: creative promoter of the original idea of ​​the curtmetratge “Siempre + Positivo”
Sports as therapy: Reflecting on human limits

This special session aims to show how sports are not only about competition but also a means to overcome emotional and physical challenges, face adversity, and find redemption. These stories promise to be a testament to bravery, resilience, and personal triumph.

Free Access: Reserve Your Spot

Admission is entirely free. Reserve your seat now via the official festival website: bcnsportsfilm.org.


Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: INEFC Barcelona

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the most human side of sports at the 15th edition of the BCN Sports Film Festival 2025. We look forward to seeing you there!