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Marina Gatell in “Little Ashes” BR720 [2008 UK, Spain]

Paul Morrison’s 2008 biographical drama of three of the most famous artists of early 20th century Spain “Little Ashes” – Luis Buñuel (film maker), Salvador Dali (painter), and Federico García Lorca (poet/playright) follows their close friendship from university years, particularly … Continue reading

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Paz Vega & others in Julio Medem’s “Lucía y el Sexo” BR720 [2001 Spain]

One could safely assume that among all of Julio Medem’s film, his beguilingly cryptic and sensual 2001 drama, “Lucía y el Sexo” [Eng. Title: Sex and Lucia] would probably be the most widely viewed among non-Spanish audiences. While some may … Continue reading

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Amaia Salamanca in “Fuga de Cerebros” [2009 Spain]

Fernando Gonzalez Molina’s 2009 film, “Fuga de Cerebros” [Eng. Title: Brain Drain] is possibly the worst Spanish film I’ve seen in a long time. It seems to have drawn inspiration from films like American Pie and Revenge of the Nerds, … Continue reading

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Adriana Ugarte in “Cabeza de Perro” HDTV [2006 Spain]

Santi Amodeo’s beautiful 2006 drama “Cabeza de Perro” [Eng. Title: Doghead] follows the fortunes of Samuel, a young lad with an unfortunate brain disorder where he would momentarily blank out and loose control over what he’s doing. After a party, … Continue reading

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Elvira Mínguez in “Tapas” [2005 Spain]

José Corbacho & Juan Cruz’s debut feature in 2005, “Tapas” is a typical example of what makes European films so magical. The gentle comedy drama is a beautiful and intimate portrait of people living in a neighbourhood of Barcelona – … Continue reading

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