Category Archives: Vicente Aranda

Jealousy and Consequence explained in “Celos” [1999 Spain]

Posted on January 22, 2013 by TR
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Pin it!Vicente Aranda has never been known to mince words, at least as far as his films were concerned – he relishes exposing dirt from under the carpet, and his drama “Celos” [Eng. Title: Jealousy] is no different – Spanish … Continue reading →

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Victoria Abril & Maribel Verdú in “Amantes” [1991 Spain]

Posted on April 8, 2012 by TR
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Pin it!Having been fortunate to have gone through most of Vicente Aranda’s filmography, I can safely opine that this veteran director loves women and has great respect for their role in Spanish society. The ubiquitously named 1991 drama “Amantes” [Eng. … Continue reading →

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Ana Belén in “La Pasión Turca” [1994 Spain]

Posted on October 29, 2011 by TR
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Pin it!Veteran Catalan director Vicente Aranda’s passionate melodrama, “La Pasión Turca” [Eng. Title: Turkish Passion] is probably not the best way to start the filmography of Ana Belén, one of Spain’s important singer-actresses, who was also one of the faces … Continue reading →

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Pilar López de Ayala & Manuela Arcuri in “Juana la Loca” [2001 Spain]

Posted on July 1, 2011 by TR
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Pin it!Vicente Aranda’s “Juana la Loca” [Eng. Trans: Juana the Mad, Eng. Title: Mad Love], was the first of three period pieces he made in succession – the other two – “Tirante el Blanco” and “Carmen” are already featured here. … Continue reading →

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Flora Martínez & co in “Canciones de Amor en Lolita’s Club” [2007 Spain]

Posted on May 31, 2011 by TR
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Pin it!When it comes to a Vicente Aranda film, one knows what to expect – his characters will not be able to contain their passion – they’d indulge themselves despite the consequences. His drama “Canciones de Amor en Lolita’s Club” … Continue reading →

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