1
: a member of a people inhabiting the western Pyrenees on the Bay of Biscay
2
: the language of the Basques of unknown relationship
3
not capitalized
: a tight-fitting bodice for women
Basque
adjective
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Likewise, interactive maps and tours from across Basque Country point to locations recognizable to global audiences, from the Hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (aka Game of Thrones’ Dragonstone) to the modern buildings of Bilbao seen in Netflix’s recent series Intimacy.
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Jennifer Green, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Rising to 60% of investment in the Basque Country Bizkaia and in the Canary Islands, tax credits allow producers to cover a significant part of a budget via soft moneys, reducing exposure to risk and allowing for films of considerable scale.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
After winning the Copa del Rey in April and Euro 2024 in July, Williams added a further honour in October when his film ‘Los Williams’ won the Public Prize at the Basque Documentary Film Awards.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Nestled between the Cantabrian Sea and the dramatic peaks of the Picos de Europa, this region offers an intoxicating blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and culinary delights that rival even its celebrated neighbor, the Basque Country.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Green, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Rising to 60% of investment in the Basque Country Bizkaia and in the Canary Islands, tax credits allow producers to cover a significant part of a budget via soft moneys, reducing exposure to risk and allowing for films of considerable scale.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
After winning the Copa del Rey in April and Euro 2024 in July, Williams added a further honour in October when his film ‘Los Williams’ won the Public Prize at the Basque Documentary Film Awards.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Nestled between the Cantabrian Sea and the dramatic peaks of the Picos de Europa, this region offers an intoxicating blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and culinary delights that rival even its celebrated neighbor, the Basque Country.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Basque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basque. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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