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Javier Calvo

    January 1, 1973

    Javier Calvo distinguishes himself through a journalistic background and studies in comparative literature, which inform his unique narrative approach. His work often employs techniques such as sampling, manipulated quotations, and condensed plotlines drawn from diverse sources, showcasing an 'open' conception of narration. Influenced by English literature and the audiovisual realm of cinema and television, many of his stories delve into the world of television itself. Calvo's style represents a distinct departure from contemporary Spanish narrative, offering readers a fresh and experimental literary experience.

    Der spiegelnde Gott
    Wonderful World
    • 2010

      Wonderful World

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Inheriting a family company from a distant father, Lucas Giraut faces challenges from his ruthless mother, Fanny, who doubts his capabilities. As he seeks to uncover the truth behind his inheritance, Lucas delves into Barcelona's dark underbelly, guided by clues from a secret apartment and his dreams. Simultaneously, his bond with Valentina Parini, a troubled seventh-grader fascinated with Stephen King, adds depth to his journey. This haunting narrative weaves together elements of reality and fantasy, exploring themes of family, ambition, and personal growth.

      Wonderful World
    • 2007

      Der Kultregisseur Matsuhiro Takei hat mit seinem Horror-Science-Fiction »Die Mutanten von Hokkaido« auf internationalen Festivals große Erfolge gefeiert. Nun ist er nach London gekommen, um dort seinen nächsten Film zu drehen – eine dramatische Chronik des langsamen Zusammenbruchs des menschlichen Nervensystems durch Überschreiten des kritischen Werts elektromagnetischer Strahlung: die globale Katastrophe. Doch Mat gerät an die Produzenten Spencer Sykes, »den korruptesten und verkommensten Hurensohn ganz Englands« und die in die Jahre gekommene, sexsüchtige Andrea Seymur-Willard und muss in diesem hinterhältigen Milieu um sein Projekt kämpfen. Und immer mehr scheint sich um ihn herum das zu bewahrheiten, was eigentlich das Thema seines Films ist.

      Der spiegelnde Gott