Emilio Aragon Pajaros de Papel Los Angeles Oct 14 to Oct 17

el gran ausente Imanol Arias


Recent Spanish Cinema XVI

October 14 - 17, 2010 >
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Presented in collaboration with the Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA) of the Spanish Ministry of Culture and EGEDA - Filmotech.

With the support of Embassy of Spain in Washington, Spain USA Foundation, Consulate General of Spain in Los Angeles, Tourist Office of Spain in Los Angeles, Promoción Madrid (Madrid City Council) and E.L.M.A. (European Languages and Movies in America).

Sponsored by Lladró, Codorniú, Bodegas Terras Gauda y Viña Zaco.

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Recent Spanish Cinema XVI


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Presented in collaboration with the Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA) of the Spanish Ministry of Culture and EGEDA - Filmotech.

With the support of Embassy of Spain in Washington, Spain USA Foundation, Consulate General of Spain in Los Angeles, Tourist Office of Spain in Los Angeles, Promoción Madrid (Madrid City Council) and E.L.M.A. (European Languages and Movies in America).

Sponsored by Lladró, Codorniú, Bodegas Terras Gauda y Viña Zaco.

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Spanish cinema continues to attain a broader international market by embracing slick genre films, emotional dramas and box office winners that win critical acclaim both at home and abroad. This year’s selection of recent Spanish cinema focuses on a new generation of filmmakers, while highlighting performances by both seasoned veterans and talented newcomers in roles that demonstrate their strength and versatility. Don’t miss one of Spain’s most vibrant actors, Luis Tosar, as the delectable Bad Mother in Daniel Monzón’s box office hit CELDA 211. Lola Dueñas in Alvaro Pastor’s and Antonio Naharro’s YO, TAMBIÉN, alongside newcomer Pablo Pineda, garnered the Goya for Best Actress and both won accolades at the 2009 San Sebastian International Film Festival. Alberto Rodriguez’s AFTER showcases the talents of Blanca Romero, who received a nomination for Best New Actress at the 2010 Goyas. Emilio Aragon’s directorial debut, PÁJAROS DE PAPEL, pairs Imanol Arias and Lluís Homar as a comedy duo in a vaudeville troupe in post-civil war Spain. Oskar Santos directs EL MAL AJENO, starring Eduardo Noriega in a "snappishly contempo morality tale [that] is satisfyingly breathless and twisty," raves Jonathan Holland of Variety. Daniel Sánchez Arévalo directs a stellar ensemble cast in GORDOS, a comedy that received seven nominations at the 2010 Goyas, with one win for Raúl Arévalo in the Best Supporting Actor category. Director Laura Maña’s second feature LA VIDA EMPIEZA HOY stars the ever-delightful Rosa Maria Sarda as an unconventional teacher of a senior citizen sex education class. In LOPE, Andrucha Waddington brings famed Spanish playwright Lope de Vega's passionate life to the screen. This highly entertaining late 16th-century Madrid period film just opened in Spain. All films in Spanish with English subtitles.

In addition to the feature lineup, on Friday night, we will screen the winning entry from the Recent Spanish Cinema XVI Student Short Film Contest, a competition for Spanish film students living in Los Angeles. The winner is "Voltereta" by Alexis Morante.

Join us for our Spanish Cinema opening night event, with Spain’s official selection for the 2011 Foreign-Language Film Oscar (EVEN THE RAIN). Also, a celebratory bash will take place in the Egyptian Courtyard after the screening!

We are Thrilled to welcome actors Eduardo Noriega and Antonio de la Torre and director Emilio Aragon at the Egyptian Theatre.