Canarias, paisaje de ciencia ficción

Abstract

The image of Canary Islands transmited by itself and stimulated by art and advertising are frequently just an stereotype. This historical visual cliche has been linked to the greco-roman mithology and other legends. In addition, the islands are provided with a special location and a very good climate. Because of it, they are known also as the “Fortunate Islands” and they have been described as frequently in terms of “paradisiac”. The films, as another pieces of art, has contributed to spreading this stereotype, most of the times like an exalting of the image of the region. However, there are films made in Canary Islands that, even using its beatiful landscapes, just present a not really paradisiac image. Fantastic films uses the nature of this archipelago to create different worlds, making the place turn into a dangerous and hostil territory.