Books, music and gastronomy in Morella

Among the confirmed participants are figures such as Manuela Carmena, former mayor of Madrid; Victòria Camps, philosopher and ethics specialist; Inma Puig, psychologist and former advisor to FC Barcelona's first team; and Laura Sagnier, researcher and author of one of the most comprehensive surveys ever conducted in Spain on inequalities between men and women in the domestic sphere.

“I accepted the invitation to participate in FLIM without hesitation. How could I miss such a necessary space for reflection? According to my latest research, 52% of men and 30% of women believe that gender gaps no longer exist in Spain. Furthermore, I feel very aligned with the spirit of FLIM: I believe in the power of pluralistic and respectful communities,” says Sagnier.

The opening session will be held in a 13th-century convent, an intimate and unique space, followed by a complimentary wine tasting, accompanied by guitar music from the Irish maestro Sean Whelan.

The Morella International Literary Festival (FILM), free for attendees, celebrates culture as a unifying force in an increasingly polarized world. What began as a luxury for book lovers has become, in the words of its director, a social necessity in a world dominated by technology and becoming less and less human. FILM celebrates human relationships, diversity, and plurality, and it does so in the incomparable setting of Morella, the beautiful medieval town in the interior of Castellón.

The writer and director of FILM, Elena Moya, emphasized the importance of reaching this fifth anniversary while maintaining its founding values: "FILM is a place where people leave with fuller hearts and the hope of belonging to the festival's emotional community, which is made up of all those who love culture and want to share it with others, seeking common ground, not differences."

The debate on equality will also address one of its most concrete and urgent dimensions: the financial gap. FLIM will dedicate a session to this topic on Saturday, May 16.

In addition to debates and roundtables, the program includes three tastings of local wines, a live Irish music concert and a cello concert, a yoga session, a gastronomic tour of the town, and a walking tour led by two professors from the University of Valencia. All events are free (except when food is served).

The Festival will take place at the San Francisco Convent, the Municipal Theater, and in the streets of Morella, in a format that combines intimacy and participation. The gastro-literary space, specially set up for the occasion, will once again host conversations between authors and attendees while enjoying local wines.

New for 2026: The Shared Table

A new concept added to its gastronomic and cultural offerings: the Shared Table. This initiative stems from the conviction that sharing a meal is a profoundly human act and, according to various studies, healthier than eating alone.

At the Shared Table, diners will not only eat together: they will have the opportunity to exchange opinions with the guest chef at Casa Roque, and to hear local producers explain the difficulties and real costs of bringing food to the table. This model is already working with great success in other countries, such as Denmark, an experience that Danish consultant Tina Nielsen will share with us firsthand.