Monthly Archives: March 2011

Elena Serrano in “Ingrid” [2010 Spain]

Eduard Cortés’ powerful Catalan drama “Ingrid” tells the story of a young performance artist – Ingrid, as observed by her neighbour, Àlex. Ingrid befriends Àlex when he moves in to her block, and introduces him to her circle of friends, … Continue reading

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Ingrid Caven & Isolde Barth in “In einem Jahr mit 13 Monden” [1978 W.Germany]

Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s 1978 film, “In einem Jahr mit 13 Monden” [Eng. Title: In a Year of Thirteen Moons] is a deeply affecting portrait of unrequited love, loss and pain. The film is a tragedy, but it is also beautiful, and … Continue reading

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Luisa Ranieri & Regina Nemni in “Eros” [2004 Italy]

I will start Michelangelo Antonioni’s filmography in the site with his final film. “Eros” is a compilation of three films made by different directors, exploring love and romance, as the title suggests. While European cinema has produced extraordinary film makers over … Continue reading

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A Tribute to Paz Vega

A bit later than planned, but here it is – a little tribute of sorts to the lovely Paz Vega from the films featured here so far. This is my second tribute to the Andalusian goddess, but I thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading

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Celeste Cid in “Eva y Lola” [2010 Argentina]

Sabrina Farji’s drama, “Eva y Lola” [Eng. Title: Eva and Lola] is about two young women, friends, who suddenly find themselves bound by a common past, after Lola’s father is placed in custody following a failed suicide attempt. She is … Continue reading

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