Vicente Monroy
Vicente Monroy is a Spanish writer and film programmer at the Cineteca in Madrid, known for his thought-provoking works that explore the significance of cinema in contemporary society. His latest book, 'Breve historia de la oscuridad', argues for the value of traditional movie theaters in an era dominated by streaming services, emphasizing how the experience of watching films in darkness fosters introspection and creativity.
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Vicente Monroy laments the current state of cinema and the nostalgia that has taken over.
“Como espectadores estamos cada vez más infantilizados”: ¿por qué nos gusta ver una y otra vez la misma película? | ICON
Spain· 2025-07-24
Vicente Monroy is a programmer and poet who reflects on the connections formed in Madrid.
El banquete, el bar, el patio y la peluquería: cuatro escenas a puerta cerrada que explican (y mueven) la cultura en Madrid | EL PAÍS SemanalSpain· 2025-05-04
Vicente Monroy is a programmer at the Cineteca de Madrid who defends the cinema format in his book.
Prince Charles Cinema, un icono del West End londinense, en peligro de muerte | EL PAÍS SemanalSpain· 2025-03-26
Vicente Monroy is a writer and programmer at the Cineteca de Madrid who defends the importance of cinema in the streaming era.
Vicente Monroy, escritor: “Perdemos mucho cuando se diseña una película para verse en todos los móviles del mundo” | CulturaSpain· 2025-03-01
