Mònica Bonell highlights the quality of the research captured in the documentary ‘Boris Skossyreff, the swindler who was king’
The Minister of Culture and Sports, Mònica Bonell, highlighted the quality of the research carried out by journalist Joan Anton Soldevilla and historian Andrés Luján, which is captured in the documentary ‘Boris Skossyreff, the swindler who was king’. This audiovisual work has been presented this morning at the Casa de la Vall, with the presence of the producer of Andorra Televisió, Josep Maria Riberaygua. The first screening will take place today at the Cineclub de les Valls cinema.
Minister Bonell stated that “the documentary is an example of the importance of research and dissemination, because it allows us to delve into the history of Andorra and, at the same time, make it known”. She also stressed that this audiovisual work “is an important contribution to the country’s cultural heritage”.
The documentary is the result of four years of archival and documentary research and includes interviews with experts, witnesses and relatives of the protagonist. It is an in-depth look at the life of Boris Skossyreff, a Russian adventurer who arrived in Andorra in 1928 and proclaimed himself King of Andorra in 1934. The documentary also narrates the consequences of this proclamation and the complex diplomatic negotiations that followed.
According to the historian Andrés Luján, “one of the most striking aspects of this story is that Skossyreff managed to deceive a large part of Andorran society”. Luján also highlights the fact that “Skossyreff was not a common criminal, but a man with great charisma and oratorical skills”.
The journalist Joan Anton Soldevilla stated that “the documentary has sought to give a voice to the different sides of this story, without taking sides”. Soldevilla also pointed out that “the documentary is also a reflection on power and legitimacy”.
The documentary ‘Boris Skossyreff, the swindler who was king’ is a valuable addition to the audiovisual heritage of Andorra and a must-see for anyone interested in the history of the country.
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