Tag Archives: Spain

Carmen Montes in Jesus Franco’s “Paula-Paula” [2010 Spain]

Let’s be naughty for a change – this is not exactly mainstream, what the heck, it is not even cinema, it is Jesus Franco’s (oh, don’t we all remember him!) latest video film, “Paula-Paula – An audiovisual experience”. An audiovisual … Continue reading

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Bárbara Goenaga in “Agnosia” [2010 Spain]

Eugenio Mira’s sumptuous melodramatic thriller-romance “Agnosia” is one of the most visually stunning films I’ve seen this year. Set in turn-of-twentieth century Barcelona, the story revolves around Joana, the daughter of an industrialist, with an unusual handicap that makes it difficult … Continue reading

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Elena Serrano in “Ingrid” [2010 Spain]

Eduard Cortés’ powerful Catalan drama “Ingrid” tells the story of a young performance artist – Ingrid, as observed by her neighbour, Àlex. Ingrid befriends Àlex when he moves in to her block, and introduces him to her circle of friends, … Continue reading

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A Tribute to Paz Vega

A bit later than planned, but here it is – a little tribute of sorts to the lovely Paz Vega from the films featured here so far. This is my second tribute to the Andalusian goddess, but I thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading

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Assumpta Serna & Eva Cobo in “Matador” [1986 Spain]

By 1986, when he made “Matador”, Pedro Almodovar may have gone mainstream, but he still retained his twisted sense of humour and total irreverence for audience reactions that made his films so much fun to watch. It’s from “Todo Sobre … Continue reading

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