What’s being screened
Yoyes (2000) is a historical drama directed by Helena Taberna that reconstructs the life of María Dolores González Catarain, known as Yoyes, the first woman in ETA’s leadership and her subsequent murder in 1986 after leaving the organisation. The 103-minute film blends fiction and real events to explore her internal conflict and the political context of the time.
Time and duration
The screening will take place on 7 November 2026 at 17:30 in the main hall of Edificio Rialto. According to the Valencia Film Archive, the session has no intermission and will end around 19:15.
Access and requirements
Check how to get there on the Edificio Rialto venue page. Entry is free, but seating is limited. No minimum age is specified, though the subject—political violence and historical drama—may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Film context
Released in 2000, Yoyes was Helena Taberna’s debut feature film and is based on testimonies from the protagonist’s family and peers. The film is part of the Valencia Film Archive’s programme, which revives films with historical or social significance. This is not a premiere but an archival screening, with no attendance from the technical or artistic team.
