Category Archives: Spanish Cinema

Elena Roger & Denise Groesman in “Un Amor” [2011 Argentina]

I’ve seen only one other film from promising director Paula Hernández (Herencia), and notice that her latest film, the ubiquitously named “Un Amor” [Eng. Title: One Love] is just as romantic, if slightly on the bitter-sweet side. As the other … Continue reading

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Ana de la Reguera in “Así del Precipicio” [2006 Mexico]

María Teresa Suarez Maceiras wrote and made her directorial feature film debut (as Teresa Suarez) in the Mexican drama, “Así del Precipicio” [Eng. Title: At the Edge of the Abyss]. For a debut, it was certainly a bold film, considering … Continue reading

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Elena Anaya in “Alatriste” [2006 Spain] 1080p

Agustín Díaz Yanes has the distinction of having directed one of the most expensive films ever made in Spain, “Alatriste”. Based on a series of popular novels about the exploits of a seventeenth century soldier and mercenary – El Capitán … Continue reading

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Mariana Anghileri in “Aballay, el Hombre sin Miedo” [2010 Argentina, Spain]

Fernando Spiner’s drama, “Aballay, el Hombre sin Miedo” [Eng. Title: Aballay, the Man without Fear] is a western, Argentinian style. It is no doubt inspired by films from Spaghetti-western greats such as Sergio Leone in terms of cinematography, editing, and … Continue reading

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Blanca Lewin in “Bombal” [2012 Chile]

Chilean director Marcelo Ferrari made his recent drama “Bombal” based on the love life of acclaimed feminist author María Luisa Bombal. I cannot verify how much of the film is based on real events, but what it does manage to … Continue reading

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