Vilagarcía Short Film Festival: Closing Concert - Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Experience the iconic horror classic *Night of the Living Dead* like never before at the Vilagarcía Short Film Festival Closing Concert. In this groundbreaking rendition, the Vigo Classical Orchestra, conducted by Manuel Martínez Álvarez‑Nava, performs a live, intricately crafted soundtrack that amplifies every pulse‑raising moment. The musical vision is driven by the original idea and direction of Manuel Martínez Torres, with a fresh arrangement by Daniel Sanmartín Nieto. The film’s dialogue is revived in Galician through a bespoke script penned by Silvia Penas—who also leads the dramaturgy—providing a culturally close and fresh narrative dimension. Silvia Penas, María Roja, Samuel Merino, and Alex Sobrino bring the script to life as a dynamic voice cast, while the percussive mastery of Carlos Castro, David Rodríguez, and Diego Orge add thunderous impact. Jesús Ruperto Andrés Tejada’s film adaptation seamlessly blends the cinematic and live elements, creating a synchronized, multidisciplinary stage event. This immersive spectacle honors the legacy of classic horror cinema while delivering a complete sensory experience for contemporary audiences.