Tag Archives: Spanish mainstream cinema

Playing with film and light – “Post Tenebras Lux” [2012 Mexico]

Posted on August 2, 2013 by TR

Carlos Reygadas (of Batalla en el cielo and Stellet Licht fame) is no stranger to pushing the envelope and has as many ardent admirers as hardened cynics. But there is no denying the fact that he is one of the … Continue reading →

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“La Sirga” – a review [2012 Colombia]

Posted on July 27, 2013 by TR

William Vega makes an assured directorial début through “La Sirga” [Eng. Title: The Towrope], an allegorical thriller-drama set in a off-season tourist spot by a great lake, high in the Andean region of Colombia. A young Alicia (Joghis Arias) arrives … Continue reading →

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Letting in some fresh air, “Abrir puertas y ventanas” [2011 Argentina]

Posted on July 16, 2013 by TR

Milagros Mumenthaler’s début feature, “Abrir puertas y ventanas” [Eng. Title: Back to Stay] is a character study of three siblings coming to terms with familial loss, and trying to fill the vacuum left behind. Marina (María Canale), Sofia (Martina Juncadella), … Continue reading →

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Bursting with borrowed cliché – “Combustión” [2013 Spain]

Posted on July 12, 2013 by TR

The Spaniards are obviously entitled to their fair share of cars-and-chick flicks, and even if they’re a bit late off the block on this, Daniel Calparsoro has nevertheless made sure that his action drama “Combustión” [Eng. Title: Combustion] is imbued … Continue reading →

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Unfinished business after love – “El Pasado” [2007 Argentina, Brazil]

Posted on July 11, 2013 by TR

After some brilliant and ground-breaking films like Pixote and Carandiru, acclaimed Argentinian-Brazilian director Hector Babenco made “El pasado” [Eng. Title: the Past] – a low-key drama focusing on the aftermath of a couple’s relationship. Sofia (Analía Couceyro) and Rimini (Gael … Continue reading →

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