Historical Dictionary of Spanish Cinema (Volume 37) (Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts, 37)

Spanish cinema is emerging as one of the most exciting, fascinating, and special cinemas in the world. Not only are others viewing Spanish films, but they are adopting Spanish producers and Spanish actors as their own. While Spanish cinema has been maturing for a long time and has been producing excellent directors, actors, and films for decades_including during the dark times of the Franco regime_only now is it winning numerous fans not only at home but also abroad. And with directors like Pedro Almod-var, actors and actresses like Javier Bardem and PenZlope Cruz, and films such as Abre los ojos and Alatriste to build upon, the outlook for Spanish Cinema appears brighter than ever. The Historical Dictionary of Spanish Cinema provides a better understanding of the role Spanish cinema has played in film history through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on producers, directors, film companies, actors, and films. Annotation Spanish cinema is emerging as one of the most exciting, fascinating, and special cinemas in the world. Not only are others viewing Spanish films, but they are adopting Spanish producers and Spanish actors as their own. While Spanish cinema has been maturing for a long time and has been producing excellent directors, actors, and films for decades€”including during the dark times of the Franco regime€”only now is it winning numerous fans not only at home but also abroad. And with directors like Pedro Almodvar, actors and actresses like Javier Bardem and Penlope Cruz, and films such as Abre los ojos and Alatriste to build upon, the outlook for Spanish Cinema appears brighter than ever. The Historical Dictionary of Spanish Cinema provides a better understanding of the role Spanish cinema has played in film history through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on producers, directors, film companies, actors, and films Emerging As One Of The Most Exciting, Fascinating, And Special Kinds Of Filmmaking In The World, Spanish Cinema Has Been Producing Excellent Directors, Actors, And Films For Decades, Including During The Dark Times Of The Franco Regime. With Directors (pedro Almodovar), Actors And Actresses (javier Bardem And Penelope Cruz), And Films (abre Los Ojos And Alatriste) Amassing Popularity, The Outlook For Spanish Cinema Appears Brighter Than Ever, And It Is Deservedly Winning Numerous Fans Abroad. Historical Dictionary Of Spanish Cinema Provides An Understanding Of The Role Spanish Cinema Has Played In Film History Through A Chronology, An Introductory Essay, A Bibliography, And Hundreds Of Cross-referenced Dictionary Entries On Producers, Directors, Film Companies, Actors, And Films.--jacket. Alberto Mira. Includes Bibliographical References. "Emerging as one of the most exciting, fascinating, and special kinds of filmmaking in the world, Spanish cinema has been producing excellent directors, actors, and films for decades, including during the dark times of the Franco regime. With directors (Pedro Almodovar), actors and actresses (Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz), and films (Abre los ojos and Alatriste) amassing popularity, the outlook for Spanish cinema appears brighter than ever, and it is deservedly winning numerous fans abroad." "Historical Dictionary of Spanish Cinema provides an understanding of the role Spanish cinema has played in film history through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on producers, directors, film companies, actors, and films."--Jaquette Historical Dictionary of Spanish Cinema provides an understanding of the role Spanish cinema has played in film history through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on producers, directors, film companies, actors, and films. --Book Jacket Contents......Page 6 Editor’s Foreword......Page 8 Acronyms and Abbreviations......Page 10 Chronology......Page 12 Introduction......Page 34 The Dictionary......Page 66 Bibliography......Page 390 About the Author......Page 496