The apocalypse comes to Barcelona
‘Los últimos días’, directed by David and Àlex Pastor, is a gripping, stylish and well-constructed film with an intriguing plot… at least for the first hour or so.
‘Los últimos días’, directed by David and Àlex Pastor, is a gripping, stylish and well-constructed film with an intriguing plot… at least for the first hour or so.
Schools’ emphasis on academic study, examination and cramming in the hours is dragging the country’s children back. But a planned overhaul of the system could simply make things worse.
The president of the Basque Socialist Party has been a provocative figure in Spanish politics in recent years. But a year after ETA declared the end of its campaign of violence, it’s time to acknowledge his efforts to bring about peace in the Basque Country.
US actor receives Donostia prize and presents his directorial debut, while a Franco-era farce mixes heist high-jinx with politics.
‘The Impossible’ tastefully returns to the 2004 tsunami, while Fernando Trueba triumphs with ‘El artista y la modelo’.
Penélope Cruz and Emile Hirsch star in ‘Venuto al mondo’, while Lebanese director Ziad Doueiri presents the masterful ‘The Attack’.
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