• The Seminci Noche activities and the closing red carpet are cancelled
• Seminci will maintain its film programme in Valladolid’s cinemas, including the closing film, as well as its photo calls and press events

The management of the Valladolid International Film Festival has decided to suspend the closing gala of the 71st edition of Seminci and the red carpet, scheduled for Saturday, 31 October at the Teatro Calderón, as a sign of respect and solidarity with the victims of the serious rail accident that took place in the province of Toledo, their families and those injured. The decision has been taken in the context of the three days of official mourning declared by the Government of Spain.

Seminci will announce this year’s list of winners at a press event on the morning of Saturday, 31 October. At 8:00 p.m. at the Teatro Calderón, the Valladolid International Film Festival will bring its 71st edition to a close with the screening of Hombre al agua, directed by Gael García Bernal, the closing film, preceded by a recap of the festival and a tribute to the award-winning filmmakers and films. The television broadcast of the ceremony on La 2 and RTVE Play and the Seminci Noche activities are also cancelled.

The film programme scheduled in Valladolid’s cinemas will continue as normal, as will Seminci’s photo calls and press events.

The festival wishes to extend its condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and to express its support for those injured.