RECENT SPANISH CINEMA


The Spanish Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA),
The American Cinematheque and EGEDA present and cordially invite you to the

Recent Spanish cinema XXII Opening night Premiere

Thursday October 13th

6:00PM RED CARPET
7:00PM OPENING PRESENTATION

Film, followed by reception in The Egyptian Theater Courtyard for all tickets holders.

Truman

TRUMAN
TRUMAN

Los Angeles Premiere

  2015, FILMRISE, 108 MIN. DIR. CESC GAY.  

Cast: Ricardo Darín, Javier Cámara, Dolores Fonzi.

WINNER OF FIVE GOYA Awards including Best Film, this thought-provoking take on mortality stars Ricardo Darín as Julian, a working actor who has just received a diagnosis of terminal cancer. When old buddy Tomas (Javier Camara) arrives to visit, he finds Julian more concerned about the fate of his dog, Truman.

THE EVENING BEGINS WITH THE WINNER OF THE NEW FILMMAKERS FROM SPAIN SHORT FILM CONTEST


THE SUITOR

  2016, 00:11:57 MIN. DIR. ALVARO CONGOSTO.  

October 30th, 1938. During Orson Welles' infamous radio broadcast of War of the Worlds, a lonely man tries to bond with a panicked young woman as they fearfully wait for the end of the world together

The Suitor


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We hope that you will join us for the rest of the screenings in the Spanish series including THE BRIDE (LA NOVIA), TO STEAL FROM A THIEF (CIEN AÑOS DE PERDÓN), KIKI, LOVE TO LOVE (KIKI, EL AMOR SE HACE), PARTY TOWN (EL PREGÓN), THE CORPSE OF ANNA FRITZ (EL CADÁVER DE ANNA FRITZ), SPY TIME (ANACLETO: AGENTE SECRETO) and TORO. Including Q&A’s with guests.

Friday October 14th double feature

The Bride

7:30PM
THE BRIDE
LA NOVIA

Los Angeles Premiere

  2015, OUTSIDER PICTURES, 96 MIN. DIR. PAULA ORTIZ.  

Cast: Inma Cuesta, Álex García, Asier Etxeandia, Luisa Gavasa.

Garcia Lorca’s play Blood Wedding serves as the basis for this engrossing drama. Feroz winner Inma Cuesta plays the bride whose upcoming marriage is derailed by the arrival of an old flame (Álex García). The film’s occasionally fantastical imagery elevates a tragic love triangle into the realm of poetry.

Q&A between films with THE BRIDE director Paula Ortiz



Cien años de perdón

9:30PM
TO STEAL FROM A THIEF
CIEN AÑOS DE PERDÓN


  2016, FOX INTERNATIONAL PICTURES, 96 MIN. DIR. DANIEL CALPARSORO.  

Cast: Luis Tosar, Rodrigo de la Serna, Raúl Arévalo, José Coronado, Patricia Vico, Marian Álvarez, Joaquín Furriel, Luciano Cáceres.

Among the year’s biggest box office hits in Spain, this expertly crafted heist film follows a team of robbers (led by Rodrigo de la Serna and Luis Tosar, both superb) who hit a bank in Valencia. But one of those safe deposit boxes is filled with political information that the government is eager to keep secret.

RSVP Your complimentary ticket for THE BRIDE and TO STEAL FROM A THIEF by October 12th 2016 at
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Saturday October 15th double feature


KIKI, LOVE TO LOVE

7:30PM
KIKI, LOVE TO LOVE
EL AMOR SE HACE

Los Angeles Premiere

  2016, STRAND RELEASING, 102 MIN. DIR. PACO LEÓN.  

Cast: Paco León, Ana Katz, Belén Cuesta, Álex García, Natalia de Molina, Candela Peña, Luis Callejo, Luis Bermejo, Mari Paz Sayago, Alexandra Jiménez, David Mora

Through interwoven stories, five couples revel in and struggle with sexual fetishes in one of Spain’s biggest box office hits of the year. Actor-director Paco León’s (CARMINA OR BLOW UP) kinky comedy recalls the uninhibited spirit of Pedro Almodóvar with a knack for hilarious set pieces that is uniquely his own

Q&A between films with KIKI LOVE TO LOVE, Actress Belén Cuesta



PARTY TOWN

9:30PM
PARTY TOWN
EL PREGÓN

US Premiere

  2016, 75 MIN. DIR. DANI DE LA ORDEN.  

Cast: Andreu Buenafuente, Berto Romero, Belén Cuesta, Jorge Sanz.

Spanish stars Andreu Buenafuente and Berto Romero play brothers whose duo act, Supergalactic, had a one-off pop hit in the 1990s. When the mayor of their hometown asks them to reunite, the two decide to overlook their differences for one last taste of stardom – and a quick payday – but their fans, local traditions and hidden agendas complicate their plans

RSVP Your complimentary ticket for KIKI,LOVE TO LOVE and PARTY TOWN by October 13th 2016 at
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Special Screening

8:00PM

Los Angeles Premiere
AT THE SPIELBERG THEATRE
IN THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE
THE CORPSE OF ANNA FRITZ
EL CADÁVER DE ANNA FRITZ

  2015, INVINCIBLE PICTURES, 76 MIN. DIR. HÈCTOR HERNÁNDEZ VICENS  

Cast: Alba Ribas, Cristian Valencia, Bernat Saumell, Albert Carbó.

Anna Fritz (Alba Ribas) was a famous and beautiful actress; after her sudden death her body arrives at the morgue, where attendant Pau (Albert Carbo) can’t resist telling Ivan (Cristian Valencia) and Javi (Bernat Saumell). The two friends want a look – and maybe more – but things soon take an unexpected turn in this brisk and disturbing thriller

THE CORPSE OF ANNA FRITZ

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Sunday October 16thdouble feature


SPY TIME

7:30PM
SPY TIME
ANACLETO: AGENTE SECRETO

Los Angeles theatrical Premiere

  2015, 93 MIN. DIR. JAVIER RUIZ CALDERA.  

Cast: Imanol Arias, Quim Gutiérrez, Alexandra Jiménez, Berto Romero, Carlos Areces.

What would you do if you discovered your father was James Bond? That’s what thirtysomething slacker Adolfo (Quim Gutiérrez) is faced with when he’s targeted by his father’s old adversary (Carlos Areces). Veteran actor Imanol Arias stars as the agente secreto in this hugely enjoyable action-comedy adaptation of Manuel Vázquez Gallego’s 1960s comic strip

Q&A between films with SPY TIME director Javier Ruiz Caldera



TOTO

9:30PM
TORO
TORO

Los Angeles theatrical Premiere

  2016, 105 MIN. DIR. KIKE MAÍLLO.  

Cast: Mario Casas, Luis Tosar, José Sacristán, Claudia Canal.

Toro (Mario Casas) has almost managed to put his criminal past behind him when he gets a desperate request from his brother (Luis Tosar), whose daughter is being held by Toro’s former boss, crime kingpin Romano (Jose Sacristan). Set in Andalusia, this fast-paced thriller boasts strong central performances and electrifying action sequences

RSVP Your complimentary ticket for SPY TIME and TORO by October 14th 2016 at
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Special Screening
8:00PM  
AT THE SPIELBERG THEATRE
IN THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE
Free Screening, first come, first served!!!

RECENT SPANISH CINEMA

RECENT SPANISH SHORTS, 90 MIN. Join us for an evening of the best new short films from Spanish filmmakers, including this year’s New Filmmakers from Spain Award winner “The Suitor,” (12 min. Dir. Alvaro Congosto). Program also includes the 2016 and 2015 finalists “Through the Wall” (8 min. Dir. Tim Nackashi) and “Number 2: If I Were Marilyn” (15 min. Dir. JC Falcon), plus the Goya-winning “The Runner” (12 min. Dir. Jose Luis Montesinos) and more

RSVP Your complimentary ticket for Recent Spanish shorts by October 14th 2016 at
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RSVP max. 2 per person. You will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite. If you have not received an email, it means we have not received your request. First come first served! If you need more tickets, you can buy them at: www.fandango.com

The series is produced by:

Gobierno de España. Ministerio de Cultura. ICAA American Cinematheque At The Egyptian EGEDA

With the support of:

Spain Arts & Culture Embassy of Spain Washington Spain USA Foundation CONSULATE GENERAL OF SPAIN LOS ANGELES Marca España filmotech

Tourist Office of Spain in Los Angeles Embassy of Sapin Trade Commission - Los Angeles USC Dornsife. Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences LOLEA Indie&co Wint & Lila Huberts Lemonade Cobalto Art Center