Hispanic Film Club Screening: Elisa, vida mía

Wed Feb 18 2026 at 05:45 pm to 07:45 pm UTC+00:00

Biblioteca Central de Mánchester | Manchester

Instituto Cervantes Manchester
Publisher/HostInstituto Cervantes Manchester
Hispanic Film Club Screening: Elisa, vida m\u00eda
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Discover the Diversity of Hispanic Cinema at Manchester Central Library.
About this Event

The Manchester Central Library and Instituto Cervantes Manchester present the Hispanic Film Club, a programme designed to celebrate the richness of Spanish-language cinema. This new series is dedicated to the acclaimed director Carlos Saura, one of the most influential figures in Spanish film, internationally recognised for his work exploring memory, identity and the relationship between art and society through a deeply personal and innovative aesthetic. Throughout his career, Saura received numerous awards and collaborated with renowned artists such as Geraldine Chaplin and Antonio Gades, leaving an indelible mark on world cinema.

The first three screenings will feature Elisa, vida mía (1977), Mamá cumple 100 años (1979) and Goya en Burdeos (1999), films that exemplify his ability to combine introspection, history and art in unique narratives. We have chosen Saura because his cinema offers a profound reflection on Spanish history and culture, perfectly aligned with the essence of the Hispanic Film Club: showcasing the diversity and depth of the Hispanic world through works that transcend borders.

First screening: Elisa, vida mía [Elisa, My Life] (Carlos Saura, 1977).

Synopsis: Elisa has not seen her father Luis for nine years, but she receives a telegram from her sister Isabel in a moment of crisis of her marriage with Antonio telling that her father is ill and she decides to travel to the countryside of Madrid with Isabel and her brother-in-law Julián and their two children to visit Luis for his birthday. Elisa decides to stay with his father when her sister returns to Madrid with her family and she gets closer to Luis, understanding why he left her mother years ago. Later she tells him that Antonio cheated her with her best friend Sophie and their relationship has ended. When Antonio unexpectedly arrives in the house, Elisa takes a decision about her life.

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Spain (1977), 123 min.

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Director: Carlos Saura.

Screenwriter: Carlos Saura.

Music: Giorgio Mainiero.

Cinematography: Teodoro Escamilla.

Cast: Geraldine Chaplin, Fernando Rey, Isabel Mestres, Joaquín Hinojosa...

Producer: Elias Querejeta P.C.


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La Biblioteca Central de Manchester y el Instituto Cervantes de Manchester presentan el Hispanic Film Club, que tiene como objetivo celebrar la riqueza del cine en español. Esta nueva serie estará dedicada al director Carlos Saura, uno de los grandes nombres del cine español, reconocido internacionalmente por una obra que explora la memoria, la identidad y la relación entre arte y sociedad con una estética innovadora y profundamente personal. A lo largo de su carrera, Saura recibió numerosos premios y trabajó con figuras como Geraldine Chaplin y Antonio Gades, dejando una huella imborrable en la cinematografía mundial.

Las tres primeras proyecciones incluirán Elisa, vida mía (1977), Mamá cumple 100 años (1979) y Goya en Burdeos (1999), películas que reflejan su capacidad para combinar introspección, historia y arte en relatos únicos. Hemos elegido a Saura porque su cine ofrece una reflexión sobre la historia y la cultura española, en diálogo con la esencia del Hispanic Film Club: mostrar la diversidad y profundidad del mundo hispano a través de obras que trascienden fronteras.

Primera proyección: Elisa, vida mía (Carlos Saura, 1977).

Sinopsis: A punto de separarse de su marido, Elisa visita a su padre para celebrar el cumpleaños de éste, al que no ha visto desde hace veinte años, ya que abandonó el hogar cuando ella era aún una niña. Él vive retirado en el campo, dedicado a escribir sus memorias. Elisa, que no quiere volver a su casa, decide quedarse una temporada. Es entonces cuando la relación entre padre e hija empieza a hacerse cada vez más profunda.

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España (1977), 123 min.

+15

Dirección: Carlos Saura.

Guion: Carlos Saura.

Música: Giorgio Mainiero.

Fotografía: Teodoro Escamilla.

Reparto: Geraldine Chaplin, Fernando Rey, Isabel Mestres, Joaquín Hinojosa...

Producción: Elias Querejeta P.C.


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Biblioteca Central de Mánchester, St Peters Square, Manchester, United Kingdom

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