Classics of Spanish Cinema: Viridiana

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Classics of Spanish Cinema: Viridiana

The Instituto Cervantes in Manchester presents the "Classics of Spanish Cinema" series coordinated by Professor Andy Willis (University of Salford) aimed at bringing some of the greatest masterpieces of 20th-century Spanish cinema to the Mancunian public.


In this first edition the series pays tribute to two of the most influential filmmakers in Spanish cinema: Luis García Berlanga and Luis Buñuel. With their unique vision and ability to challenge conventions both directors left an unforgettable mark on film history creating a legacy that remains essential to understanding Spanish cinematography.


Third screening: Viridiana (Luis García Berlanga 1952)

Viridiana is a virtuous young woman living in a convent in Spain and about to take her vows as a nun when she is urged by her superior to visit her closest living relative the widowed Don Jaime (Fernando Rey) at his estate. The lonely Don Jaime asks Viridiana to oblige him by trying on his deceased wife's wedding gown and the young niece does so. Later the aroused Don Jaime drugs Viridiana planning to ravish her while she is unconscious. Though he falters he later commits suicide out of guilt and shame and Viridiana inherits the estate along with Don Jaime's prodigal and pragmatic son Jorge.

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Andy Willis is Professor of Film Studies at the University of Salford and Senior Visiting Curator for Film at HOME in Manchester. He has written widely about Spanish genre cinema and is the co-author of The Cinema of Alex de la Iglesia (MUP) and co-editor of Spanish Popular Cinema (MUP). For many years he has been part of the programming team of the Viva! Spanish and Latin American Film Festival.

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Spain & Mexico (1961) 90 min

+U

Director: Luis Buñuel

Screenwriter: Julio Alejandro Luis García Berlanga (novel: Benito Pérez Galdós)

Music: Gustavo Pitaluga

Cast: Silvia Pinal Fernando Rey Francisco Rabal Margarita Lozano...

Producer: Films 59 Uninci Gustavo Alatriste


El Instituto Cervantes de Mánchester presenta el ciclo "Clásicos del cine español" una iniciativa coordinada por el catedrático Andy Willis (Universidad de Salford) que busca acercar al público algunas de las grandes obras maestras del cine español del siglo **.


En esta primera edición el ciclo rinde homenaje a dos de los cineastas más influyentes de nuestra filmografía: Luis García Berlanga y Luis Buñuel. A través de su mirada única y su capacidad para transgredir convenciones ambos directores marcaron un antes y un después en la historia del cine dejando un legado imprescindible para entender la cinematografía española.


Tercera proyección: Viridiana (Luis García Berlanga 1961)

Viridiana es una joven virtuosa que vive en un convento en España y está a punto de tomar sus votos como monja cuando es instada por su superiora a visitar a su pariente vivo más cercano el viudo Don Jaime (Fernando Rey) en su finca. El solitario Don Jaime pide a Viridiana que le haga el favor de probarse el traje de novia de su difunta esposa y la joven sobrina así lo hace. Más tarde Don Jaime excitado droga a Viridiana y planea violarla mientras está inconsciente. Aunque vacila más tarde se suicida por culpa y vergüenza y Viridiana hereda la finca junto con el hijo pródigo y pragmático de Don Jaime Jorge.

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Andy Willis es catedrático de Estudios Cinematográficos en la Universidad de Salford y curador senior invitado de cine en HOME Manchester. Ha escrito extensamente sobre el cine de género español y es coautor de The Cinema of Alex de la Iglesia (MUP) y coeditor de Spanish Popular Cinema (MUP). Durante muchos años ha formado parte del equipo de programación del festival de cine Viva! Spanish and Latin American Film Festival.

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España & México (1961) 90 min

+U

Director: Luis Buñuel

Guion: Julio Alejandro Luis García Berlanga (novel: Benito Pérez Galdós)

Música: Gustavo Pitaluga

Reparto: Silvia Pinal Fernando Rey Francisco Rabal Margarita Lozano...

Producción: Films 59 Uninci Gustavo Alatriste

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Instituto Cervantes - Manchester, 326-330 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4FN, Reino Unido, Manchester, United Kingdom

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