Cycle

From 19.04. To 26.04.2010.

Women.es

Women.es

 

Films in cycle

13 Roses

(Las 13 rosas, 2007.)

Directed by: Lázaro, Martinez
PHOTOGRAPHY: José Luis Alcaine
Synopsis:

Based on a true story, the film tells a story about thirteen women, supporters of the Republic, who live in Madrid in 1939 just before the end of the Civil war. General Franco is approaching the city with his troops and many Republicans are trying to escape. Upon General Franco’s victory, there are rumors that there might be an attempted assassination on the occasion of his entrance into the city. Hungry for revenge, the nationalists arrest thirteen women for leftist activities even though they...

digital, color, 100 min
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 20.04.2010 AT 19:00
Monday 19.04.2010 AT 20:00

Sex and Lucia

(Lucía y el sexo, 2001.)

Directed by: Julio Medem
PHOTOGRAPHY: Kiko de la Rica
Synopsis:

After a tragic event, Lucia moves to an isolated island where she tries to grasp the circumstances that brought her there. In Madrid, she works as a waitress. One day after work, she goes to the apartment owned by her boyfriend Lorenzo. He is a writer and suffers from depression. There she finds his farewell note and news from the police. Six years earlier, Lorenzo had had a passionate affair with an unknown woman that resulted in the birth of his daughter Luna. Lorenzo only found out about his...

digital, color, 128 min
PROJECTION:
Thursday 22.04.2010 AT 21:00
Wednesday 21.04.2010 AT 19:00

Chaotic Ana

(Caótica Ana, 2007.)

Directed by: Julio Medem
PHOTOGRAPHY: Mario Montero
Synopsis:

Ana is an eighteen-year-old artist living with her father in a cave on Ibiza. One day, Justine, a mentor to young artists, notices Ana’s talent and invites her to Madrid where she could go to school and develop as an artist. Ana accepts Justine’s invitation and befriends other artists who are under Justine’s wing. Linda becomes her friend and she falls in love with the mysterious Said. Soon, Said disappears…

digital, color, 118 min
PROJECTION:
Thursday 22.04.2010 AT 19:00
Wednesday 21.04.2010 AT 21:00

Mataharis

(2007.)

Directed by: Icíar Bollaín
PHOTOGRAPHY: Kiko de la Rica
Synopsis:

We follow the story of three successful investigators devoted to their careers: Nevertheless, they have more trouble in their private lives. Eva has just returned from maternity leave and juggles her professional and private responsibilities. Moreover, she finds out that her partner Ińaki has a secret. Inés goes undercover in a multinational company. Her investigation brings her to a point when she has to make a tough private and ethical decision. Carmen witnesses the breaking of someone’s marri...

digital, color, 100min
PROJECTION:
Saturday 24.04.2010 AT 21:00
Friday 23.04.2010 AT 19:00

The Lucky Star

(La buena estrella, 1997)

Directed by: Ricardo Franco
PHOTOGRAPHY: Tote Trenas
Synopsis:

In his youth, Rafael lost a testicle in a work accident. He leads a quiet and lonely life. One morning he stops his truck to help Marina, a girl who has been beat up by her boyfriend, Daniel. She is pregnant, and even though Daniel wants her to have an abortion, Marina decides to keep the baby at any cost. When Rafael finds out that Daniel is in prison, he offers to take care of Marina and her baby. She accepts but warns Rafael that when Daniel comes back from prison he might hurt Rafael. In 1...

digital, color, 102 min
PROJECTION:
Monday 26.04.2010 AT 18:00
Saturday 24.04.2010 AT 19:00
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