The first few minutes of Spanish language films : early cues reveal the essence / Richard K. Curry.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Curry, Richard K., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion picture plays, Spanish--History and criticism.

Motion picture plays, Spanish.

Physical Description:

viii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Other Title:

1st few minutes of Spanish language films

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2017]

Summary:

The first few minutes of a film orient the viewer, offering cues for a richer, more nuanced reading. With this premise, the author provides many insight into the history of Spanish language film, encouraging and an enhanced understanding of the Spanish/Hispanic canon that is commonly taught in courses on film. The author explores El espíritu de la colmena (1973), La historia oficial (1985), Fresa y chocolate (1994), El crimen del padre Amaro (2002), Abre los ojos (1997), Te doy mis ojos (2003) and Carlos Saura's flamenco trilogy-Bodas de sangre (1981), Carmen (1983) and El amor bruno (1986), among others. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Through a Child's Eyes: Víctor Erice's 1973 El espíritu de la colmena (The Spirit of the Beehive) 27

2 Reflections of Art and Life: Carlos Saura's Flamenco Trilogy: Bodas de sangre (1981); Carmen (1983); El amor brujo (1986) (Blood Wedding; Carmen; Love, the Magician) 42

3 Through a Woman's Eyes: Maria Luisa Bemberg's 1984 Camila 64

4 From Bystanding to Standing For: Luis Puenzo's 1985 La historia oficial (The Official Story/Version) 83

5 For the Lack of: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea's 1993 Fresa y chocolate (Strawberry and Chocolate) 102

6 Dream Story: Alejandro Amenábar's 1996 Abre los ojos (Open Your Eyes) 120

7 Sins of Our Fathers: Carlos Carrera's 2002 El crimen del Padre Amaro (The Crime of Father Amaro) 139

8 The Need to See and Be Seen: Icíar Bollaín's 2003 Te doy mis ojos (Take My Eyes) 159.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-222), filmography (pages 179-193), and index.

ISBN:

1476665885

9781476665887

OCLC:

973881507