The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Films

Under the Franco regime (1939-1976), films produced in Spain were of poor quality, promoted the regime’s agenda, or were heavily censored. After the dictator’s death, the Spanish film industry transitioned into a new era, one in which artists were able to more freely express themselves and tackle subjects that had been previously stifled. Today, films produced in Spain are among the most highly regarded in world cinema. The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Films features nearly 300 entries on the written by a host of international scholars and film critics. Beginning with movies released after Franco’s death, this volume documents four decades of films, directors, actresses and actors of Spanish cinema. Offering a comprehensive survey of films, the entries address such topics as art, culture, society and politics. Each includes comprehensive production details and provides brief suggestions for further reading. Through its examination of the films of the post-Franco period, this volume offers readers valuable insights into Spanish history, politics, and culture. An indispensable guide to one of the great world cinemas, The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Films will be of interest to students, academics, and the general public alike. This volume highlighting the movies that were produced after the Franco’s death in 1976—a new era in which creative expression emerged from the censorship imposed by an autocratic dictator. The titles included herein represent a national cinema to reflect a public sentiment about a society in the wake of systematic artistic suppression. Contents 8 Acknowledgments 14 Introduction 16 Film Titles in English 18 A 24 B 72 C 100 D 143 E 159 F 179 G 195 H 208 I 227 J 236 K 241 L 251 M 275 N 300 O 311 P 319 Q 338 R 346 S 363 T 382 U 411 V 418 W 435 Appendix A: Select Profiles 437 Appendix B: Goya Awards (Premios Goya) 466 Index 558 About the Editors and Contributors 570