Category Archives: Spanish Cinema

Manuela Vellés in Julio Medem’s “Caótica Ana” [2007 Spain]

With “Caótica Ana” [Eng. Title: Chaotic Ana], I’ve covered to-date the entire feature-length filmography of maestro Julio Medem. I took my time posting this review mainly for two reasons – I wanted this to coincide with the release of his … Continue reading

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Martina García & Clara Lago in “La Cara Oculta” [2011 Colombia, Spain]

Andrés Baiz (credited Andi Baiz) has used a minimal cast to create his fine thriller, “La Cara Oculta” [Eng. Title: The Hidden Face] in this Spanish-Colombian co-production. Storyline: Adrián and girlfriend Belén move to Colombia from Spain, so that he … Continue reading

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Maribel Verdú in “El Beso del Sueño” [1992 Spain]

I’m glad to have finally kick-started the nude filmography of one of the exceptionally talented and beautiful actresses from Spain, Maribel Verdú, with one of her early films – writer-director Rafael Moreno Alba’s romantic thriller, “El Beso del Sueño” [Eng. Title: … Continue reading

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Lumi Cavazos & Claudette Maillé in “Como Agua para Chocolate” [1992 Mexico]

Veteran actor and director Alfonso Arau bagged a bucket full of awards for his 1992 romantic drama, “Como Agua para Chocolate” [Eng. Title: Like Water for Chocolate]. Based on wife and writer Laura Esquivel’s novel of the same name, this … Continue reading

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Penélope Cruz & co in “Jamón Jamón” [1992 Spain]

It is the 100th Spanish language film to be reviewed in the blog – about time I introduced one major actress named Penélope Cruz here… It’s a special film too, for many reasons. Perhaps Bigas Luna’s most widely known film outside … Continue reading

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