On September 9, the Instituto Cervantes in New York will host a tribute to journalist and thinker Barbara Probst Solomon, a key figure in the recent history of cultural and political relations between the United States and Spain.
On Tuesday, September 9, the documentary When the War Was Over will be screened—an intimate and revealing film that explores Probst’s life and her commitment to freedom.
That same day, a roundtable discussion will take place, moderated by essayist Daphne Merkin with the participation of journalist Andrea Aguilar, journalist Paul Berman and documentarian John Friedman. A recorded greeting from Nicolás Sánchez Albornoz—Barbara’s close friend and fellow anti-Franco activist—is also expected to be included.
This tribute aims to remember and share the life and work of an exceptional woman who, from a young age, actively opposed the Franco dictatorship and championed the values of democracy and Spain’s modernization. Barbara Probst was also a vital voice in explaining the United States to Spanish audiences through her essays and articles, establishing herself as a true cultural bridge between the two countries.
Her intellectual and human legacy continues to inspire new generations, and this tribute seeks to keep her memory and influence alive.