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.
Second screening: Mamá cumple 100 años [Mama turns 100] (Carlos Saura, 1979).
Synopsis: Ana is alive and married with Antonio; they arrive in the manor in the countryside of Spain where she worked as a nanny many years ago, for the centennial birthday of the matriarch. In their reunion, she finds that Jose died three years ago; Juan left his wife Luchy; Fernando is still living with his mother and unsuccessfully trying to fly a hang glider; and the three little girls are grown-up. Further, she discovers that the dysfunctional family is completely broken, and Luchy in embezzling mother's money. When Juan arrives for the celebration, he plots with Fernando and Luchy to K*ll the mother to get the inheritance. Meanwhile, Antonio has a brief affair with Natalia.
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Spain (1979), 95 min.
+12
Director: Carlos Saura.
Screenwriter: Carlos Saura, Elías Querejeta.
Music: Various.
Cinematography: Teodoro Escamilla.
Cast: Geraldine Chaplin, Amparo Muñoz, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Rafaela Aparicio...
Producer: Elías Querejeta.
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.
Segunda proyección: Mamá cumple 100 años (Carlos Saura, 1979)
Sinopsis: La abuela está a punto de cumplir cien años y todos los miembros de la familia se trasladan a la finca para felicitarla. A la vieja casa llegan los dos hijos, Fernando y Juan, sus respectivas esposas y sus tres hijas. También llega Ana, la antigua institutriz y su marido argentino. A la cita sólo falta José, el más pequeño de los hijos, que murió hace unos años. Todos los hijos esperan que la anciana muera para parcelar la finca, construir una urbanización y salir de la ruina.
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España (1979), 95 min.
+12
Dirección: Carlos Saura.
Guion: Carlos Saura, Elías Querejeta.
Música: Varios.
Fotografía: Teodoro Escamilla.
Reparto: Geraldine Chaplin, Amparo Muñoz, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Rafaela Aparicio...
Producción: Elías Querejeta.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Biblioteca Central de Mánchester, St Peters Square, Manchester, United Kingdom
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