Category Archives: Spain

Carolina Bang & co in “La Daga de Rasputín” [2011, Spain]

I’ve known Jesús Bonilla only as an actor, but looks like he’s now advanced into film making too, and not for the better in my view. His recent film, “La Daga de Rasputín” [Eng. Title: The Dagger of Rasputin] is … Continue reading

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Emma Suárez & Rosario Flores in “Contra el Viento” [1990 Spain]

Paco Periñán’s directorial full-length feature debut, “Contra el Viento” [Eng. Title: Against the Wind] should have kick-started a successful career – he was also nominated for a Goya the following year, but for reasons unknown, it was also the last … Continue reading

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Francesca Neri in Almodovar’s “Carne Trémula” [1997 Spain]

Pedro Almodovar has crafted some of the most exquisite films made in Spain, and among his later works, the 1997 drama “Carne Trémula” [Eng. Title: Live Flesh] remains a personal favourite. The film uses abundant symbolism to propel its story, … Continue reading

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Belén López & Marina Gatell in “Intrusos en Manasés” [2008 Spain]

I’m not a great fan of spooky films, but decided to watch one, if only to catch a glimpse of the dishy Marina Gatell – Juan Carlos Claver’s film, “Intrusos en Manasés” [Eng. Title: God’s Forgotten Town]. Watching the film … Continue reading

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Macarena Gómez & co in “Carne de Neón” [2011 Spain, Argentina]

Paco Cabezas remade “Carne de Neón” [Eng. title: Neon Flesh] for the big screen, after the earlier success of his TV version. What was initially a comedy had turned into a comedy thriller, and I think he just about managed … Continue reading

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