Cine y literatura by Pere Gimferrer is a work that delves into the profound interrelation between two art forms that, while autonomous, share the exploration of the human condition and the expression of life's great enigmas. Gimferrer analyzes how cinema and literature have come together to express the powerful symbols of the 20th century, addressing the inherent challenges of adapting written words to cinematic images. Additionally, the author examines the paradoxical relationship between cinema and theater, as well as the creative tension that arises when adapting literary works to film. The work concludes with an appendix dedicated to the shared history between cinema and surrealism.