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Spanish and Latin American Filmmakers Series

This series delves into the diverse filmmakers shaping Spanish and Latin American cinema. It explores both established masters and emerging talents, uncovering their creative processes within broader cultural and production contexts. Each volume offers fresh perspectives on the directors, producers, writers, and actors integral to this vibrant cinematic landscape. Discover the rich tapestry of filmmaking across the Spanish-speaking world through these insightful studies.

Alejandro AmenaBar
The Cinema of Lucrecia Martel
Daniel Calparsoro
Emilio Fernández
Julio Medem

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  • Julio Medem

    • 256 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
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    Focusing on the life and cinematic contributions of Julio Medem, this comprehensive account delves into the works of the acclaimed Spanish-Basque filmmaker. It explores his notable films, including Vacas, La ardilla roja, and Lucía y el sexo, highlighting his unique storytelling style and thematic explorations. As the first English-language book dedicated to Medem, it offers insights into his artistic vision and the cultural context of his films, making it an essential read for fans and scholars alike.

    Julio Medem

  • Emilio Fernández

    Pictures in the margins

    • 212 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    Focusing on the career of Emilio Fernández, the book provides an in-depth examination of his impact on Mexican and Latin American cinema. It challenges prevailing notions about classical Mexican film and presents detailed analyses of his key works, including Enamorada, Rio Escondido, and María Candelaria. Through this exploration, the book highlights Fernández's significance as a director and his contributions to the cinematic landscape.

    Emilio Fernández

  • Daniel Calparsoro

    • 208 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    This is the first book-length study of this major director's work, from his early social-realist films set in the Basque Country to his later forays into the genres of the war and horror. -- .

    Daniel Calparsoro

  • The Cinema of Lucrecia Martel

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
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    The cinema of Lucrecia Martel provides a comprehensive analysis of the work of the acclaimed Argentine director, whose elusive and elliptical feature films have garnered worldwide recognition since her 2001 debut La cinaga. The book situates Martel's features and unstudied short films in relation to trends in recent national and international filmmaking.

    The Cinema of Lucrecia Martel

  • Alejandro AmenaBar

    • 320 pages
    • 12 hours of reading

    Known for his spectacular imagery, memorable soundtracks and challenging subject matter, Alejandro Amenabar makes a serious and socially aware 'middlebrow' cinema designed for global audiences. This is the first full- length study in English of the director's shorts and feature films, including Abre los ojos, The Others and Mar Adentro. -- .

    Alejandro AmenaBar