On November 24th 2013 the DutchGalgoLobby foundation organizes its 2nd information day. Besides information on the activities of DutchGalgoLobby the public will get the premiere of the unique prize winning documentary ‘Febrero’ (February the cruellest month). This documentary is produced by Irene Blanquez, co-owner of Waggingtale films. (www.waggingtale.org).
Without shocking images the documentary shows the reality of the life of the Galgo in Spain in a very intense way. DutchGalgoLobby has provided the Dutch subtitling of the film which itself is in the Spanish language with some English spoken parts. The premiere will be attended by Dutch DutchGalgoLobby supporters, press and members of various Dutch political parties.
Febrero has won the prestigious ‘Festival de cine de Pamplona’ award in the section ‘Eductactif’.
Irene Blanquez will be in The Netherlands to announce the documentary and answer questions afterwards.
The DutchGalgoLobby foundation organizes their information day every year in Spijkenisse, a town not far from Rotterdam. There are still some seats but be quick, full is full and there is only a limited amount of seats available. Admission is free! For reservations contact info@dutchgalgolobby.org.
A trailer of Febrero can be found on: http://vimeo.com/68487915
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3 responses to “Febrero – the cruellist month – documentary about the galgos”
these poor dogs suffer all year round aswell as what as been mentioned above its disgusting
My galgo Sebas is one the dogs in the film. While he was in foster with me I took him to an adoption show where he had to do a prance on the catwalk. All the other galgos were terrified but he lapped it up and was one of the stars. It took ages to get around the catwalk as he was saying hello to everyone!!! I knew I had to keep him…he stayed with me! He´s the colour of sand. Have a look out for him!
Wowee, what fun for you and your hound. Will have another look at the film and look out for your boy.