From Screen to Page: A Journey into the Poetry of Luis García Montero

How a documentary led me to discover one of Spain’s most captivating poetic voices—and why you should follow his words, too.

I recently sat down to watch “Aunque tú no lo sepas: La poesía de Luis García Montero,” a documentary that runs just over an hour—but its impact has lasted much longer. Directed by Charlie Arnaiz and Alberto Ortega, this film is a tender, intelligent, and deeply human portrait of one of Spain’s most influential living poets.

Luis García Montero, born in …