If you haven't heard, Spain is feeling the recessionary waves particularly hard. The beaches of San Sebastian aren't immune to the lapping of turning tides, either- this year's festival will be one day shorter than is normal. There will also be one less retrospective in the 57th incarnation of Zinemaldia.
The Diario Vasco quotes the director of the festival, Mikel Olaciregui, as saying "It will not affect the intensity and the variety of the offerings. We can't evade the crisis in which we are living, and discretion regarding spending is more advisable than ever." He goes on to promise that the adjustments will be made to minimize their effect on the festival. Whatever that means.
The actual numbers show that the festival is out 800,000 euros compared to last year. The cutting of one day and the scrapping of the Richard Brooks retrospective are reportedly the most drastic measures that will be taken.
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