The aim of this section is to shed light on some little-known but invaluable aspects of our cinematic past, and thus reaffirm the extraordinary value of our cinematic tradition. It will focus on lesser-known films, which for the first time in many decades are being given the recognition they deserve.
This third edition is themed “Imagining Genres,” and it shows how, during the 1950s, due to the rise of mass culture, news-stand novels, and Hollywood films, many filmmakers were tempted to embrace genres that did not belong to the Spanish cultural tradition. But of course, however much they embraced Hollywood influences, Spanish cinema could not cease to be Spanish, and so these canonical genres were mixed with a very traditional, absurdist humour, flamenco-style dances, or nonsense straight out of La Codorniz (a satirical magazine). Thus, in these three lesser-known films, we find what will become a hallmark of the best of Spanish cinema: a round trip between imaginaries.
The presentation of these films will also be accompanied by a musical performance that brings the programme to life.
Introducing by
Luis E. Parés.
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