La Voz de Almeria
By Alicia Amate
10/9/2016
He’s still called Terence Hill
The sixth edition of Almeria Western Film Festival pays
tribute to one of the biggest stars in the history of the European western.
The town of Tabernas Fort Bravo was all dressed up
Saturday afternoon to welcome the activities of the sixth edition of Almeria
Western Film Festival (AWFF) but, above all, one act in particular: a tribute
to Terence Hill.
The smite inseparable companion of Bud Spencer with the
spectacular blue eyes came to the Hall of Carriages at Fort Bravo shortly
before sunset. Not for a duel, but to receive the deserved Taverns Film Award,
finally, is in his hands.
Tribute
The screening of the film 'God Forgives… I Don’t' (1967)
building excitement among those present at Fort Bravo while awaiting the
arrival of the Italian actor. A very significant film for Tabernas, since it
was filmed here; and for Hill himself, because during this filming he met his
future unconditional friend on and off the screen, the great Bud Spencer.
He first mentioned, after receiving the statuette, from
the AWFF director’s hands, Juan Francisco Viruega, and the host mayor, Jose
Diaz. "Here in Almeria I found Bud Spencer, who appeared with me our
comedy movies" recalled Hill.
Also, ironically, "I was also in Almeria when I
received a call from his son" in which he announced his sad demise.
Moments like that make this land a special place for him. A place that "I
like its people and because here is where I began my career," said on the
earth that lives "in my heart". Words he spoke before hundreds of
people filling the room to see one of the childhood idols of several
generations.
A Dream
An icon, in the film history ... there have been many
ways of referring to Terence Hill in Tabernas during yesterday afternoon, an
appointment to say thanks by the director of AWFF for whom "it is a
dream" to have Hill "because you’ve helped to make many people happy
and for that festivals like this that are made to honor the genre."
And the excitement was palpable. Nobody wanted to miss
the opportunity to be photographed with their idol, to dedicate a few words of
gratitude or asking some dedication. In fact, he signed posters, photographs
and even charcoal portraits.......
The Memories
There have also been souvenirs and gifts for Terence Hill
so he would not forget his return to Tabernas. Among them, a detail that
thanked him especially for the book 'The Habichuela, a life in the Almeria
theater', written by Juan Gabriel García. A character, the Habichuela, whose
figure has excelled in several moments of his visit to the town where he shot
some of his most acclaimed films.
Among these films, most co-productions between different
countries in Europe, are titles such as 'The Genius' (1975), 'March or Die'
(1977) or 'Boot Hill' (1969).
Terence Hill has received the Tabernas Film Award which in
previous editions of AWFF has fallen on other major players in the western
genre such as Sancho Gracia (2015), Enzo G. Castellari (2014), Monica Randall
(2013) and Sara Montiel (2012 ).
Tomorrow your new
adventure begins
Terence Hill in his role as director faces the filming of
'They Called her Maryam' which begins tomorrow in the province of Almeria. In
the coming weeks, Hill will head this new adventure film. "The story
begins in Italy," said the director, "and reaches North Africa".
Little details of the film have been released, although it has been
acknowledged that it will be "a motorcycle tour through some of the most
beautiful landscapes in Spain and we want it to be a very beautiful film."
The intention of shooting in Almeria became known earlier
this summer when Terence Hill was discovered in the Los Baños de Sierra Alhamilla while he scouted
locations for the movie. Weeks later came into contact with the city of
Tabernas where the tribute was held at the AWFF.
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