Documentaries 4th Year Journalism

Television Production is a subject taught in the 4th year of Degree in Journalism, focused on the production of videos for social networks. It follows the "service learning" methodology, according to which students develop projects with a double goal: fill in their training and help society. In this case, the videos are made at partnership with local NGOs and associations, which can then use them in their communication campaigns.

The miracle

Team: Mariana Betancourt, Jorge De Araoz, Fernando García, Maria Domingo, Claudia Burgos

It is a documentary that explores the relationship between an alcoholic and his closest circle during the process of recovery from this disease. The piece is based on the testimonies of alcoholics and their family members, whose bonds evolve to the rhythm of addiction. The path to sobriety is the essence of the relationship that is represented through music and contemporary dance to bring the viewer closer to the journey of feelings of our protagonists. This audiovisual piece has been produced by students of Philosophy and Journalism at the University of Navarra.

All in green

Team: Aitor Álvarez de Eulate, Malena Cortizo, Jorge Eraso, Javier Estévez, María Laura Nicasio and Leyre Olza

The documentary tells the story of Ángel Manuel Cobo Bada, a gambling addict who underwent therapy and died when he was at his best due to lung cancer. The story is told by his sister, Maite, who has rebuilt her life and has rediscovered her vocation after the death of Ángel Manuel.

168+

Team: Carolina de Olivar, Rafael Salas, Ainhoa Briceño, Gael Villanueva, Paula Rodríguez y Cristina Zazpe

The mobile has become an extension of our body, always glued to our hand. In Spain, the average person spends about 5 hours and 45 minutes a day on the screen, much of that time is absorbed by social networks. Is there a reason why we shy away from the digital world for so long? Zarella Benate, a PPE student at the University of Navarra, spends about 9 hours a day connected to her cell phone. In this documentary, we challenge her to disconnect completely from social networks for an entire week: 168 hours without likes, posts or notifications. What happens when she leaves the digital noise behind to explore the silence of the real?

The weight of influence

Team: Ana Oria, María Fernanda Gil, Naiara Sanmartín, Jorge Fernández, Gabriela Paredes

A documentary about how the misuse of social networks can influence the image we have of ourselves and our body. The documentary also sample how the obsession with image can sometimes lead to the development of an eating disorder.

Not a spoonful

Team: Alvaro Huarte, Cesar Gonzalez, Andrea Montes, Sergio Duran, Teresa Perez 

"What's that, from looking in the mirror?". Oskia Larrea's mother didn't understand what was wrong with her daughter, but she knew that if she didn't eat that spoonful of yogurt, she would die. Since she was 8 years old, Oskia had a ritual in her rhythmic gymnastics classes: to pass the scales and be as good as her classmates. Ten years later, she was diagnosed with anorexia, did 300 sit-ups every night and reached a weight of 28 kilos. Her obsession with seeing an ever smaller issue on the scales led her to be hospitalized up to four times and to see several psychologists and nutritionists. Today, the 46-year-old Oskia has discovered that there is life and a new person outside the disorder.

No coffee, no paradise

Team: María Aiciondo, Cristian Lerga, Aitana Quindimil, Francisco Rivera and Elene Rueda 

This documentary makes visible the addiction to caffeine, a topic little addressed but relevant in today's society, especially among young people. Although it is not usually considered a dangerous addiction, excessive caffeine consumption can have unexpected consequences, and many times those who suffer from it are not aware of it. Through memes and a more ironic tone we show how this dependence is part of the lives of many, affecting the physical and mental health of young people. With an entertaining and accessible approach , we seek to raise public awareness, highlighting the symptoms, common myths and alternatives to moderate consumption.

Survivors

Team: Jaime Martínez, Gerardo Amarilla, Fátima Villalobos, Miriam Oroz, Antía Aspérez

Survivors aims to reflect a hidden and ignored reality: addictions in the elderly. Through this documentary, we wanted to make visible those people who feel alone fighting for their cause. Alone in the family sense, in some cases, but also in the academic field, since there is no programs of study that reflects the reality. 

Prisoners of the study

Team: Oihan Goenaga, Mariana Santiváñez, Alai Sánchez, Íñigo Zabala y Diego Fernández Tortosa

We address the addiction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder pills from the point of view of a person with ADHD, who is suffering from the shortage of his medications.

Vigorexia: the other face of fitness

Team: Juan Alegría, Montse Oses, Fushan Equiza, Paloma Rivilla, Bárbara Arrieta 

The documentary shows what happens and what are the risks of taking the obsession with the gym to excess, to the point of developing an obsessive disorder called vigorexia. Through the testimony of a bodybuilder (vigorexic), the aim is to prevent many young people from becoming addicted to the gym, driven by physical references and social networks. Vigorexia is accepted, but it causes physical and mental damage.

The dark side of tanning

Team: Javier Azagra, Carmen Matute, Ane Martín, Gabriel Pizarro, Noelia Gabás

A person can have addictions to the most varied situations. We wanted to focus on tanorexia, the addiction to sunbathing through humor. The dark side of tanning presents a real problem that networks like Tik Tok catalyze.

Blind energy

Team: Guillermo Ferro, Inés Ibáñez, Juan Laso, Oriol Navarro, Iñaki García

It deals with caffeine addiction, related to the technology that is part of everyday life, especially among young people. In it speak voices of authority as the dean of the School of Communication, Charo Sádaba, and as the dietician and nutritionist of the CUN, Patricia Yárnoz.

Silence

Team: Pablo Docampo, Pablo Díaz, Paula Dalla Fontana, Jesús Montalbán, Ariana Godoy

The documentary explores our relationship with gambling throughout our lives, from the innocence of childhood to the toxicity of gambling and casinos to which we are exposed as adults. Through the testimony of Iker, a man who overcame compulsive gambling after years of struggle, we delve into the impact of this addiction on life staff and social life. We also analyze how betting has penetrated our daily lives, with examples such as the sponsorship of sports teams by bookmakers, such as Kirolbet with Osasuna, which has been normalized for years. Iker's story, marked by recovery and hope, invites us to reflect on the risks of gambling and the possibility of overcoming them.