The documentary series aims to foster a greater and deeper understanding of these masked rituals in Castilla y León by designing an audiovisual project that records and catalogs a significant number of these traditions. In doing so, it seeks to highlight a cultural, social, and economic asset of special relevance to rural areas, contributing to Castilla y León’s status as a region rich in historical, ethnographic, and heritage traditions. The miniseries has a strong public service purpose, aligning with initiatives led by the regional government to promote these traditions and, in turn, support the development and progress of these communities.
Over two years, under the direction of graphic editor Eduardo Margareto, nearly thirty festivals have been documented, covering winter celebrations, carnivals, the Corpus Christi festivity, and summer masquerades. Viewers will have the opportunity to discover these ancestral rituals that shape the folklore and identity of the communities where they take place.
The documentary includes first-person testimonies from the main figures behind these masquerades, many of whom are collaborators of MASKS, alongside interviews with renowned researchers such as Bernardo Calvo Brioso, José Luis Alonso Ponga, Pepe Calvo, Ana Zamora, José Luis Puerto, and MASKS members António Tiza and Pilar Panero. The documentary is also a posthumous tribute to the esteemed researcher Bernardo Calvo Brioso.
According to its director, Mascaradas “is a tribute to all those who, through their dedication, keep the traditions of Castilla y León alive.”
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Episode 1: Mascaradas de invierno / Winter Masquerade
Episode 2: Carnavales / Carnivals
Episode 3: Corpus Christi y Mascaradas estivales/ Corpus Christi and Summer Masquerades
Genre: Documentary
Duration: Episode 1 - 40 min; Episode 2 - 32 min; Episode 3 - 32 min
Recording Format: 4K
Sound: Stereo
Language: Spanish
Year: 2025
Country: Spain
Produced by: ICAL Divulgación
Participants: Bernardo Calvo, Pilar Panero, Pepe Clavo, Antonio Pinelo Tiza, José Javier Sánchez, José Luis Puerto, José Luis Alonso Ponga, Ana Zamora, Juan Francisco Blanco, Pedro Granado, Iván Martínez Lobo, Jony, José Ramón Pérez, José Manuel Carretero, Alejandro Pérez, David Sánchez, Carlos Andrés, Antonia Santos, Enrique Borobio, Daniel Serini, Adrián Gómez, Isabel de la Fuente, Alma Tascón, Ángel Manso, Jorge Sancho, Álvaro Martínez, Martín Casas, Adrián Blanco, Javier Silva, Aitor Sainz, Sergio Lanseros, and Mayalde.
Director: Eduardo Margareto
Screenplay: Eduardo Margareto
Executive Producer: Luis Miguel Torres
Director of Photography: Miriam Chacón
Aerial Footage: David Arranz
Cinematography: Miriam Chacón, David Arranz, Eduardo Margareto, Ricardo Muñoz, Carlos Campillo, Peio García, Raúl Rey, Manuel Brágimo, José Luis Leal, Cristina R. Vecino, Antonio Tiza
Editing: Eduardo Margareto
Sound: Jorge Casasús
Illustration and Art: Pifa Montgomery
Original Music: MAYALDE
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