Estudiar en primavera (2014)
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A documentary follows teenagers whose defense of public education helped spark the 2012 Valencian Spring.
The story
The film follows a group of teenagers whose demonstrations in defense of public education sparked what became known as the Valencian Spring in February 2012. For many, taking part in a demonstration is a first, prompting an awakening to the realities around them. The teenagers become symbols of student protest across Spain, while their experiences also reflect the disillusionment of young people facing an uncertain future as austerity policies begin to affect society. The documentary centers on this youth movement and its broader social context.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film immerses us in the world of a group of teenagers whose demonstrations in defense of public education sparked what came to be known as the Valencian Spring (Primavera valenciana) in February 2012. For many of them, it was their very first experience of a demonstration and an awakening to reality. These teenagers not only became the symbol of student protests throughout Spain, but also came to reflect young people’s disillusionment with an uncertain future in a country where austerity policies are beginning to seriously affect society. The feature-length documentary *Studying in Springtime* (*Estudiar en primavera*) premiered at Cineteca Matadero Madrid, a center for culture and contemporary art in Madrid, and has been screened at numerous international film festivals.
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