What will be discussed
Layla Martínez, editor and author of works such as Utopía no es una isla (2020) and the novel Carcoma (2021) —translated into 19 languages and adapted for theatre in four countries— will engage in conversation with writer and screenwriter David Pascual (Mr. Perfumme) about the core themes of her writing. Terror, historical memory, class violence, and oral tradition intertwine in her texts to propose new ways of storytelling. The session will delve into how fiction can serve as a tool to question and rewrite inherited narratives, using genre as both a political and narrative device.
Who is Layla Martínez
Born in Madrid in 1987, Martínez holds a degree in Political Science and a master’s in Advanced Philosophy Studies. Her essayistic and literary work has earned her a 2025 Leonardo Grant in Literary Creation from the BBVA Foundation. Beyond writing, she has worked as an editor and translator, and her novel Carcoma is currently being adapted for film.
Prices and access
The talk is free, but attendees are encouraged to confirm their participation via the Fundación Cañada Blanch website. There are no age restrictions or access requirements.
