Basque Educational Organization

TWO IMPORTANT NOTES: The film will be presented by Dr. Larraitz Ariznabarreta, of the William A. Douglass Center for Basque Studies, who will introduce the film and lead a discussion and Q&A after the screening. The BEO will be following CDC guidelines. Please be prepared to wear masks during the show. SYNOPSIS: At the age […]

IMPORTANT NOTE: The BEO will be following CDC guidelines for COVID-19. SYNOPSIS: Gure Oroitzapenak is a string of short films that brings to life the poems, short stories and essays of renowned Basque writer Joseba Sarrionandia. His various writings, now in film, reflect the different aspects of his life that paint a picture of suffering, love […]

IMPORTANT NOTE: The BEO will be following CDC guidelines for COVID-19. SYNOPSIS: After 25 years of non-stop creation and at the peak of their career, the rock band Berri Txarrak decided to hang up their instruments. But before they did that, and as a farewell, they did one last tour around the world to thank all those […]

IMPORTANT NOTE: The BEO will be following CDC guidelines for COVID-19. SYNOPSIS: David Imaz had to flee from the Basque Country in the mid-seventies, repudiated by his people, accused of betrayal. Despite having found happiness in California, his past still weighs heavily on him and the feeling of guilt prevents him from being able to […]

IMPORTANT NOTE: The BEO is hosting its first "Pintxos and Pics" event showing this film. Space is limited and while the event is free, reservations are necessary. If you cannot come and have already RSVP'd, please email info@basqueeducational.org and let us know. Thank you for your cooperation.  The BEO will be following CDC guidelines for […]

IMPORTANT NOTE: The BEO will be following CDC guidelines for COVID-19. SYNOPSIS: During the death throes of the last Carlist war, a young girl is rescued from an orphanage by a mysterious woman who lives deep in the forest. Badly wounded and feeling herself to be on the edge of death, the girl will see […]

 IMPORTANT NOTE: The BEO will be following CDC guidelines for COVID-19. SYNOPSIS: Nora is 30 years old; she lives with her Argentinian grandfather Nicol·s and regularly takes care of her friend Meri's children. She writes the horoscope for the town newspaper, although her dream is to be a travel writer. When her grandfather dies, she […]

IMPORTANT NOTES: Special Guest Dr. Larraitz Ariznabarreta will introduce the film and host a Q&A afterward.  SYNOPSIS: Maixabel Lasa lost her husband, Juan María Jáuregui, in 2000 at the hands of the ETA. She later becomes director of the Basque office for terrorism victims. Jáuregui’s killers have been sentenced to prison, where they start to reject violence. Eleven […]