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 pictures--Spain.

Motion pictures.

Motion pictures--Latin America.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 pages)

Place of Publication:

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

Summary:

"The first few minutes of a film orient the viewer, offering cues for a richer, more nuanced reading. Working with this premise, this book provides insight into the history of Spanish language film and an enhanced understanding of the Spanish/Hispanic canon commonly taught in film courses"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: in the first few minutes: an approach to reading film

Through a child's eyes: Víctor Erice's 1973 El espiritu de la colmena (The spirit of the beehive)

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)

Through a woman's eyes: Maria Luisa Bemberg's 1984 Camila

From bystanding to standing for: Luis Puenzo's 1985 La historia oficial (The official story/version)

For the lack of: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea's 1993 Fresa y chocolate (Strawberry and chocolate)

Dream story: Alejandro Amenábar's 1996 Abre los ojos (Open your eyes)

Sins of our fathers: Carlos Carrera's 2002 El crimen del padre Amaro (The crime of Father Amaro)

The need to see and be seen: Icíar Bollain's 2003 Te doy mis ojos (Take my eyes).

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed February 14, 2017).

ISBN:

1-4766-2723-1