El ciclista aún vive [Reseña]
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2026
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Universidad de Alicante
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Deltell-Escolar, Luis (2026). El ciclista aún vive (Reseña) [Cyclist Still Lives (Review)]. Revista Mediterránea de Comunicación/Mediterranean Journal of Communication, 17(1), e30326. https://www.doi.org/10.14198/MEDCOM.30326
Abstract
Muerte de un ciclista (1955), dirigida por Juan Antonio Bardem, es considerada un verdadero «film événement” por su impacto cultural, político y cinematográfico en la España franquista. Presentada en el Festival de Cannes antes de estrenarse en España, se convirtió rápidamente en un símbolo del cine disidente. Su proyección durante las Conversaciones de Salamanca marcó un antes y un después en la historia del cine español, generando un intenso debate entre creadores, críticos e intelectuales. El análisis de la profesora María Marcos Ramos ofrece una lectura profunda del filme y del contexto en que emergió, destacando su relevancia continua incluso setenta años después. Su libro funciona como una guía para sumergirse en las múltiples capas de significado que ofrece la obra. A través de este estudio, se reafirma que Muerte de un ciclista sigue viva en la memoria cultural y en el debate sobre la función del cine. Su mensaje y su estética mantienen una vigencia que trasciende su tiempo y lo convierten en una obra imprescindible.
Muerte de un ciclista (1955), directed by Juan Antonio Bardem, is regarded as a true “film événement” due to its cultural, political, and cinematic impact in Francoist Spain. Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival before being released in Spain, it swiftly became a symbol of dissident cinema. Its screening during the Conversaciones de Salamanca marked a turning point in the history of Spanish cinema, provoking intense debate among filmmakers, critics, and intellectuals. Professor María Marcos Ramos’s analysis offers an indepth reading of the film and the context from which it emerged, underscoring its enduring relevance even seventy years after its release. Her book serves as a guide to navigating the multiple layers of meaning the work presents. Through this study, it is reaffirmed that Muerte de un ciclista remains alive within the cultural memory and in ongoing discussions about the role of cinema. Its message and aesthetic continue to resonate, transcending its original era and establishing it as an essential and enduring piece of cinematic history.
Muerte de un ciclista (1955), directed by Juan Antonio Bardem, is regarded as a true “film événement” due to its cultural, political, and cinematic impact in Francoist Spain. Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival before being released in Spain, it swiftly became a symbol of dissident cinema. Its screening during the Conversaciones de Salamanca marked a turning point in the history of Spanish cinema, provoking intense debate among filmmakers, critics, and intellectuals. Professor María Marcos Ramos’s analysis offers an indepth reading of the film and the context from which it emerged, underscoring its enduring relevance even seventy years after its release. Her book serves as a guide to navigating the multiple layers of meaning the work presents. Through this study, it is reaffirmed that Muerte de un ciclista remains alive within the cultural memory and in ongoing discussions about the role of cinema. Its message and aesthetic continue to resonate, transcending its original era and establishing it as an essential and enduring piece of cinematic history.













