CajaCanarias Foundation Hosts 'Broken Wings' Film Series on Childhood in Wartime

This April, the CajaCanarias Foundation is highlighting the vulnerability of children in war zones through a film series titled Broken Wings. The organization aims to use cinema to reflect on the devastating impact of armed conflict on childhood, serving as both a tool for historical memory and a call for social awareness.

The screenings will be held at the foundation’s cultural headquarters in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, featuring two films that explore the loss of innocence during times of violence.

The first film, Grave of the Fireflies, will be shown on April 6 at 7:00 p.m. This renowned Studio Ghibli animation, directed by Isao Takahata, tells the heartbreaking story of two siblings struggling to survive in post-war Japan. Rather than focusing on military action, the film offers a raw look at human drama and is widely considered one of the studio's greatest achievements.

The series concludes on April 27 at 7:00 p.m. with Butterfly’s Tongue, directed by José Luis Cuerda. Featuring a Goya Award-winning screenplay by Rafael Azcona, the film is set in rural Galicia during the 1930s. It follows the bond between a young student and his teacher in the months leading up to the 1936 coup d'état, illustrating how the Spanish Civil War abruptly ended the childhoods of an entire generation.

Both screenings are free to attend, though seating is limited to the venue's capacity. For more information, visit the foundation’s official website at www.cajacanarias.com. This initiative is part of the foundation’s ongoing effort to connect classic cinema with modern discussions on peace and human rights.