The documentary '40 years of Televisió Poblera: the audiovisual memory of a village' filled the Sa Congregació hall on July 1. Following its success, it will be screened again on Monday, July 13 at 19:30, with free entry.
On July 1, sa Pobla experienced an emotional evening with the premiere of the documentary that reviews the 40-year history of Televisió Poblera. The theatre hall of Sa Congregació was completely full, with a diverse audience reliving, through images, a key period of the municipality from the late 20th century to the early 21st century.
The initiative, driven by journalist and content creator Marta Fernández, known as 'Curly Commas', has been an intergenerational project involving over a hundred people. More than 60 students from the CEIPIESO Son Basca, San Francisco de Asís College, and IES Can Peu Blanc worked side by side with former members of the local television and residents of the municipality.
A collective project that recovers audiovisual heritage
The documentary has been made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Cultural Association Gavina, the sa Pobla Town Hall, and the Consell de Mallorca. The result goes beyond a simple audiovisual product: it is a collective experience that connects generations through the recovery of local heritage. Former members of Televisió Poblera relived their time, while students saw the culmination of a shared learning process.
The project, developed in a selfless manner, has highlighted the role of this local medium, created by residents with enthusiasm and a community spirit. The students took a leading role in interview workshops, recordings in the Plaça Major —inspired by the historic programme 'La càmara al carrer'— and voice-over sessions.
400 GB of material and an exceptional archive
The work generated nearly 400 GB of audiovisual material and over six hours of interviews, synthesised into a 30-minute documentary that covers the history of Televisió Poblera from 1986 to 2005. Additionally, an exceptional archive has been highlighted, documenting two decades of social, cultural, and festive life in sa Pobla. For the residents, it is a unique opportunity to see their recent history reflected on a screen.
The premiere event concluded with a discussion on the challenges of local journalism, moderated by journalist Margalida Solivellas. The panel included Margalida Socias, Antònia Coll, Àngels Hernández, and Neus Benítez, who reflected on the evolution of information consumption and the importance of fostering critical citizenship in the face of misinformation.
Second screening with free entry
Following the great reception, the documentary will be screened again this Monday, July 13 at 19:30 in the same Sa Congregació hall. Entry will be free, and tickets can be reserved in advance until capacity is reached. Interested parties can find out more through the sa Pobla Town Hall or the Cultural Association Gavina.
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