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Cultural critic Francisco Pujiula: A loss for Eschwege!
Eschwege mourns Francisco Pujiula, the former cultural critic who died at the age of 89. His life's work shaped the cultural scene.
Cultural critic Francisco Pujiula: A loss for Eschwege!
The cultural world in Eschwege mourns Francisco Pujiula, who died on August 29, 2025 at the age of 89. Born in Barcelona, Pujiula has lived in Eschwege since the 1960s and gained great popularity as a freelance cultural critic over many years. His passion for culture and art not only shaped his texts, but also numerous events in the region.
Pujuila came to Germany during the Franco dictatorship and settled in Eschwege. Originally trained as a lawyer, his career as a lawyer could not be continued here. So he initially had to work as an assistant before he found a job in the foreign department of the Suet company. His step into the journalistic world began in 1978 with his first articles for the Eschweger Allgemeine, and from 1992 he was a valued employee of the Werra-Rundschau. During this time he took part in over 3,000 events and made a name for himself as a critic with his own, passionate writing style that was very popular in the region. According to HNA, Pujiula was also very popular with choirs and choirs and attended cultural events almost every weekend.
A life for culture
Pujiula, who was known for his honest and critical tone, had a special access to artists and cultural figures, which he shared with his large following. Although he always had an accent that indicated his Spanish roots, he was able to convince German-speaking readers in his articles with his sharp mind and eloquent manner of expression. His journalistic career was strongly influenced by the support of his wife, the actress Maxi Hoffmann, who chauffeured him to events for almost 25 years.
After the tragic accident and death of his wife in 2019, Pujiula withdrew from the public eye. He leaves behind not only an impressive legacy in cultural criticism, but also many friendships and memories of committed reporting. Despite his withdrawn life, his influence on the culture in Eschwege was never forgotten.
His career as a cultural critic shows how important passion and commitment are in the art scene. Francisco Pujiula not only devoted many decades of his life to writing, but also played a decisive role in shaping the cultural landscape in Eschwege. His death is not only a loss for the local scene, but also a reminder of how much one individual can enrich the lives of others with their words and passion. According to Werra Rundschau, his legacy will live on through his numerous reports and articles.