A documentary about the life and work of Àlvar Ymbernon i Tarrida (Lleida, 1946 – Gironella, 2015), a teacher and visual artist who spent most of his career in Igualada. It explores his work as a Visual Arts teacher, his role in creating popular traditional figures—including dragons and giants for Igualada, la Llacuna and Cercs, among other places—and his artistic practice. It also highlights his work in correctional facilities, where he promoted the creation of the first giants made by inmates and the Fira del Teatre de Lledoners. The documentary focuses on both his artistic contribution and his human side, as well as his relationships with students and collaborators.
A video for the exhibition:
Àlvar Ymbernon, professor de vida (Àlvar Ymbernon, A Teacher for Life), at the Arxiu Comarcal de l’Anoia, 2025, curated by David Ymbernon.
Production: Arxiu Comarcal de l’Anoia
Direction: Marc Vila and David Ymbernon
Video production: Marc Vila
Featuring contributions from: Anna Aguilar-Amat, Elisabet Augé, Mariona Baltà Ymbernon, Pedro Fernández Rodríguez, Ramon Pijuan, Camil Queraltó, Carles Sales, Ivan Trull, Dadà Ymbernon, Daida Ymbernon and Neus Ymbernon
Voice-over: Arian Morera, Enric Vila and Alícia Ymbernon
Duration: 28 minutes and 20 seconds
