Tag Archives: Spanish mainstream cinema

Ruth Gabriel & others in “Días Contados” [1994 Spain]

Imanol Uribe’s 1994 crime drama, “Días Contados” [Eng. Title: Numbered Days] virtually swept through the Goya Awards the following year. The absorbing thriller is complemented by some excellent cinematography and editing, and all the main actors take this to another … Continue reading

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Gabriela Canudas in “Otilia Rauda” [2001 Mexico]

Dana Rotberg is definitely my favourite female director from the Latin Americas, even though I’ve seen only two of her three feature films to date – the other being the amazing “Ángel de Fuego”. Her minimal edits and theatrical-style of … Continue reading

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Giovanna Zacarías in “Rabioso Sol, Rabioso Cielo” [2009 Mexico]

Julián Hernández is a fine young director from Mexico, most of his films relating to gay-themed relationships. His 2009 film, “Rabioso Sol, Rabioso Cielo” [Eng. Title: Raging Sun, Raging Sky] is for the most part in black and white, and colour is gradually … Continue reading

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Elsa Pataky in “Ninette” [2005 Spain]

José Luis Garci adapted his 2005 film, “Ninette” from a play, and it shows. Barring one shot – being spied on from the army quarters opposite, the rest of the film is shot indoors. But it works, and one doesn’t … Continue reading

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Daniela Valentine in “Lake Tahoe” [2008 Mexico]

Fernando Eimbcke is a prodigiously talented director making waves in World cinema. His 2008 film, “Lake Tahoe” is in one word, mesmerising. Give this movie a chance for the first 15 minutes, and you’ll be so glad that you did. … Continue reading

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