Granada/Santa Cruz de Tenerife 9 Feb. (Europa Press) –
The Canarian animation gained prominence this Saturday at the Gala Goya 2025 awards, which took place at the Granada Congress Centre, an event where two productions with island influences, ‘Cafuné’ and ‘Black butterflies’, were awarded the Goya for Best Animated Short Film and Best Animated Film, respectively.
During the ceremony, Carlos Fernández de Vigo, the director of ‘Cafuné’, stated that it is a piece centred on “forced migration,” emphasising that it does not discuss “politics.”
“‘Cafuné’ is a film focused on forced migration and appropriate foster care. It speaks of individuals and the empathy they are entitled to, not politics,” he remarked.
For this reason, Fernández de Vigo expressed his gratitude to organisations like Amnesty International, who he claims have always “believed” in the vision of his team. “Ultimately, it has come together, and we have achieved it,” he concluded.
The term ‘Cafuné’, of Portuguese origin, translates to “gently stroking the hair of a loved one.”
Damián Perea from Gran Canaria was involved in the production of this short film. Thus, Canarian animation has made its mark at the Goya, as ‘Black butterflies’, led by David Baute from Tenerife, won the Goya for Best Animated Film.
‘Black butterflies’
The producers of ‘Black butterflies’, directed by David Baute, made a call from the stage of the Palacio de Congresos de Granada for the recognition of the climate migrant by the authorities, particularly remembering those impacted by the Dana that severely affected the Valencian Community.
“While it is crucial to provide reparations, it is more essential to prevent these situations,” expressed producer Edmon Rock during his speech, where he also lamented the tendency to “criminalise” immigrants.
This was in response to David Baute’s appeal to authorities, including international organisations, as “the figure of the climate emigrant remains unrecognised.” “This award is dedicated to them and for a more sustainable world,” stated the director of ‘Black Butterflies’.
The award is dedicated to Garachico (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Baute added, asserting that cinema can be created from the periphery and serve as “an example for many.” His parents, he noted, taught him to “remain humble,” dedicating this work to his children.
It is vital that “young people and children” can “recognise and believe that a sustainable world” is achievable, following the explanation of “three very poignant stories regarding climate emigrants.”
