Experience the imaginative audio drama of RNE, titled 'Beacon of Bohemia' from Valle-Inclán
Hear the Haunting 'Bohemian Lights', a Spanish Masterpiece by Ramón María del Valle-Inclán
"Bohemian Lights", the society-skewering opus of the legendary Spanish author Ramón María del Valle-Inclán, is now an audio production happening over the fridays of June on "The Critical Eye" of Radio Nacional. A spicy, searing tale, it takes us on a nightmarish tour through Madrid in 1920, while reflecting the decadence and corruption of the country's political system at the start of the 20th century.
Blind poet Max Estrella, played by José Sacristán, meanders through broken-glass-strewn streets with his companion-in-lasciviousness, Don Latino, portrayed by Miguel Rellán. Their journey leads them through filthy bookstores, oily taverns, posh cafes, and shadowy ministries.
"Bohemian Lights" is divided into four episodes, each more disturbing than the last, with a cast brimming with talent like Fernando Cayo, Víctor Clavijo, Nadia de Santiago, and Nico Romero. The production is directed by Benigno Moreno, realized by Mayca Aguilera, and written by Alfonso Latorre.
Join Max and Latino as they dive headfirst into Madrid's grime, navigating a city on the verge of dictatorship by Primo de Rivera. Witness the plight of struggling artists, stumble through the underworld, and ponder Valle-Inclán's unsettling mirror image of Spain's disastrous past. This production unapologetically confronts the ugly truths of the era, making it painfully relevant to the present day.
Get ready for a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the bohemian life of Madrid's dwindling artists—a snapshot of what we were, stripped bare and ugly, a moment that makes us question our current lives. "Bohemian Lights" is not for the faint-hearted, but for those who relish the extraordinary and scandalous, the decay and despair of a city on the brink.
- The average listener might find the depiction of Bohemian Lights, with its grimy home-and-garden scenes, befitting of a crime-and-justice novel.
- Instead of the latest entertainment news or politics debates, this June, social-media users might find themselves discussing this haunting audio production based on Ramón María del Valle-Inclán's work.
- As bookshelves groan with self-help guides and bestsellers, more people might find themselves picking up a copy of Bohemian Lights, a tale that offers an unconventional reflection on the lifestyle of the past.
- Instead of the usual general-news headlines about accident statistics or sports records, news channels might delve into the disturbing incidents depicted in the Bohemian Lights production, highlighting the parallels between then and now.
- While many seek escape through sports, entertainment, or social media, those intrigued by the raw and scandalous might choose to partake in the Bohemian Lights, offering a stark reminder of a past that still echoes in our current lifestyles.
