Podcast Summary: Hoy por Hoy – Miss Experiencia | Lone Fleming, terroríficamente divertida

Host: SER Podcast
Guests: Lone Fleming
Date: September 23, 2025

Overview

This episode of "Hoy por Hoy" centers around an engaging and humorous conversation with Lone Fleming, an iconic figure in Spanish “fantaterror”—the fantasy-horror film genre of the '60s and '70s. Interviewers Pascual Donate and another co-host welcome the Danish-born actress who is celebrated for her work in cult classic films, particularly in horror, and her continued influence as both an actress and budding director. The discussion delves into Fleming’s adventurous life, industry anecdotes, her resilience and wit, and her ongoing creative projects.

Key Discussion Points

Introduction to Lone Fleming & Fantaterror

• Lone Fleming’s Legacy: Known for her sparkling blue eyes and charisma, Fleming starred in over 40 films, becoming a staple of Spain’s fantasy-horror cinematic movement (“fantaterror”).
• Genre Explanation: The interviewers explain fantaterror (00:42), describing it as Spain’s take on fantasy and horror cinema, typified by productions featuring monsters, supernatural plots, and iconic figures like Paul Naschy.

Life as a Genre Icon

• Conventions and Festivals:
  • Fleming frequently attends festivals across Europe, such as “Weekend of Hell” in Oberhausen. She shares insight into the autograph circuit, describing the economics and fan interactions (02:10).

    "Sí, fui hace dos meses a Weekend of Hell... firmas... Sí, sí. Entonces te vienen, compran una película..."
    – Lone Fleming [02:10-03:07]

Fleming’s Beginnings & Arrival in Spain

• Early Life and Career Start:
  • Suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia; left school at 14 to work, developing skills through memorization (03:28).
  • Traveled through England and France before landing in Barcelona with her mother, working various jobs under precarious circumstances (04:16).
  • An almost trafficking incident underscored her resourcefulness and wit in escaping danger (04:16).
• From Odd Jobs to Acting:
  • Entry to acting was serendipitous—selling books led her to meet César Bonet, opening a path to photo-novels and small film roles (05:47).

Navigating Franco’s Spain as a Foreign Actress

• Legal Hurdles & Marriages of Convenience:
  • Francoist Spain required foreign actresses to be Spanish citizens; Fleming navigated this via a pragmatic marriage of convenience (07:19).

    “Me busqué un marido, le pagué igual que Nadushka.”
    – Lone Fleming [07:19]

  • Shares a comedic incident with a failed marriage plan (potential groom died at 93, [08:28-08:31]) and the effectiveness of her "real" marriage to a film industry colleague (08:52).
• Women’s Rights Context:
  • The hosts underscore the strict limitations on women’s work during the Franco era and how Fleming maneuvered through them.

Real Love and Notable Collaborations

• Genuine Romance:
  • Married Eugenio Martín, director of her first western, further cementing her deep ties to Spanish cinema (09:44).

Defining Role in Spanish Horror

• 'La noche del terror ciego' (1972):
  • Fleming’s casting as the lead in this Amando de Osorio cult classic established her as a star of Spanish horror (10:18).
  • Describes her unconventional casting:

    “Entro en el despacho y no veo a Amando… y luego de pronto Amando oye, perdona, señorita, estoy yo aquí, el director… el papel es tuyo.”
    – Lone Fleming [10:29-11:21]

  • The film features what the hosts believe was the first lesbian scene in Spanish cinema under Franco (11:30). Fleming explains it was executed with humor and creativity—with the aid of wine:

    “…vete a comprar una botella de vino y lo bebemos la mitad cada uno y verás cómo te sale una cena preciosa.”
    – Lone Fleming [11:57-12:47]

New Creative Ventures

• Directing & Writing:
  • Currently finishing editing a western that explores a female lead’s vengeful journey—a “more intimate” take on the genre:

    “Mi western creo yo que es un poco distinto, es más íntimo de una mujer con venganza…”
    – Lone Fleming [12:52-13:41]

  • Describes the editing/feedback loop and her hopes for German co-production funding (13:45-14:51).
• Children’s Story Project:
  • Working on “Rua,” a children’s story inspired by her on-set canine companions:

    “He hecho una historia de que los perros hablan.”
    – Lone Fleming [14:55-15:27]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lone Fleming on surviving and thriving on her own terms:

  “Menos mal que yo era lista y nos excavamos.”
  On escaping danger as a young worker in Spain [04:16]

• On her unwitting comic gravitas:

  “Le encontré en una cafetería, la familia estaban de acuerdo… ya se me murió. Tenía 93 años, pero no creo que me hubieran dejado casarme con él.”
  Describing a failed marriage of convenience [08:31]

• On breaking taboos in Spanish cinema:

  “Mira, ahora tenemos que hacer la escena lésbica... como yo no soy lesbiana, a ver si podéis hacer algo… Lone y Elena íbamos a pensar en una esquina con un vino tinto.”
  On filming a pioneering lesbian scene with humor and camaraderie [11:57-12:47]

• Passionate about her ongoing work:

  “Ella no tiene miedo de cortar la cabeza.”
  Describing the vengeful protagonist of her western script [13:30]

Structure of the Conversation (Key Timestamps)

• 00:42 – Introduction to Lone Fleming and "fantaterror"
• 02:10 – Fleming’s festival stories and autograph culture
• 03:28-04:16 – Early life, dyslexia, and arrival in Spain
• 05:47 – Entry into acting; first industry connections
• 07:19 – Navigating Francoist Spain and marriages of convenience
• 09:44 – Genuine marriage to director Eugenio Martín
• 10:29 – Audition for La noche del terror ciego
• 11:30 – Pioneering lesbian scene in Spanish cinema
• 12:52 – Current western screenplay details
• 14:55 – Children’s story project involving talking dogs

Final Thoughts

Lone Fleming’s interview blends candid recollections and sharp humor, revealing the life of an adventurous survivor who became a pillar of Spanish genre cinema. Her reflections on persistent obstacles—gender, nationality, industry change—as well as her creative drive provide inspiration and a fresh perspective for fans and newcomers alike.

Her contagious laughter and illuminating anecdotes make this a standout episode—a portrait of a woman who, above all, never stops creating, adapting, and finding joy (even in recounting her own harrowing or absurd moments).

For full details and the spirit of Lone's irrepressible personality, the episode is a must-listen for film buffs and anyone interested in the stories behind the cult classics of Spanish horror.