Category Archives: Adriana Ugarte

A film review: “Palmeras en la nieve” [2015 Spain]

Fernando González Molina has made a commendable effort in recreating colonial Africa for his latest film, “Palmeras en la nieve” [Eng. Title: Palm trees in the Snow], a saga encompassing the final years of Spain’s tiny toehold in sub-Saharan … Continue reading

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Bursting with borrowed cliché – “Combustión” [2013 Spain]

The Spaniards are obviously entitled to their fair share of cars-and-chick flicks, and even if they’re a bit late off the block on this, Daniel Calparsoro has nevertheless made sure that his action drama “Combustión” [Eng. Title: Combustion] is … Continue reading

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Adriana Ugarte & co in “Lo Contrario al Amor” [2011 Spain]

The Spanish comedy “Lo Contrario al Amor” [Eng. Title: The Opposite of Love] appears to be Vicente Villanueva’s full-length feature debut. While he gives a decent account of himself as a director, the film has nothing too profound to … Continue reading

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Adriana Ugarte in “Cabeza de Perro” HDTV [2006 Spain]

Santi Amodeo’s beautiful 2006 drama “Cabeza de Perro” [Eng. Title: Doghead] follows the fortunes of Samuel, a young lad with an unfortunate brain disorder where he would momentarily blank out and loose control over what he’s doing.
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Adriana Ugarte in Castillos de Cartón [Spain 2009] – 6 Clips

 
Salvador Garcia Ruiz doesn’t exactly break new ground in this 2009 Spanish drama, “Castillos de Cartón” [Eng. Title: Paper Castles] – this subject’s been dealt with a number of times in European films – but it’s still a decently … Continue reading

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