Veteran Andaluz documentary filmmaker Nonio Parejo who is known for his histories of Andalucia, will be filming in Jerez, El Puerto de Santa Maria and England in August and September for his latest work about the presence of the British in the Sherry trade. The announcement was made by Jose Luis Jimenez, president of the Cine Club Popular de Jerez, who will be collaborating in the project which was inspired by the election of Jerez as European City of Wine. Nonio Parejo has been making documentaries since 1976.
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| Nonio Parejo, Jose Alvarez and Jose Luis Jimenez (Diario Jerez) |
The British have had a strong presence in the area since the XV century, but above all in the XIX century when they left a strong mark on the wine trade, but also established certain customs such as football, tennis, polo, clay pigeon shooting and horse racing among others. This community grew to have its own cemetery, an Anglican chapel, and from the XIX century, consular representation.
Many of their names are still alive in one form or another: Garvey, Sandeman, Williams & Humbert, Wisdom & Warter, MacKenzie, Ivison, Terry, O'Neale, Gordon, Davies, Gilbey... so it is surprising that there has yet been no in-depth study. This documentary will try to address this with information, new contributions from experts, researchers, historians and the bodegas themselves. Can't wait for this!
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