Yousaf Bokhari Lecture. 2025-26

On September 23, the Alborán School hosted a highly interesting lecture by Yousaf Bokhari, a film director, production manager, assistant director, actor, and screenwriter who has participated in such important works as "Balada triste de trompeta," "Imposible," and "La chispa de la vida."
Yousaf Bokhari has won a Goya for Best Production Management for "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote," one of the most complex productions in the history of Spanish cinema, which also garnered Goyas for makeup and hairstyling. He has also been nominated on several occasions throughout his successful career.
Students from both Baccalaureate years thoroughly enjoyed this conference, which was truly enriching for all attendees.
He began by explaining the process of creating a film, presenting examples of book adaptations and researching real-life cases, with examples from classic and contemporary cinema.
It has also clarified the concept of auteur cinema versus commercial cinema, elucidating the role of the producer or "show runner."
In Bokhari's words, everyone involved in a film is important and it takes teamwork, from directors, photographers, production managers, to people in charge of makeup, wardrobe, props, and special effects, to name a few.
Regarding the transition from mainstream cinema to platform cinema, he asserted in his talk that the key is quality, although it's true that resources and budgets are a determining factor. He also encouraged students to go to the movies (to experience something different than at home), while inviting everyone to watch films of all genres.
Bokhari has taken the time to offer advice to younger people, encouraging them to pursue their passions and not give up easily, not to be afraid of failure, "the important thing is to be restless, creative, and enthusiastic," "you have to have so much desire that it's hard to let yourself down."
In a relaxed atmosphere, he kindly answered all questions related to his filmography and cinema in general, stating that the impact of advances in technology and artificial intelligence will not obliterate cinema, just as television did not.
It has been an honor for our center to have welcomed this versatile artist, who discovered his vocation at a young age, while still in college, and who has managed to share the wonders of the Seventh Art with all those in attendance.
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