Spanish & Portuguese Cinema
Undoubtedly the backbone of Alice's Spanish collection are the films of Pedro Almodovar. Since the 1980s this unique film maker has been bringing us such gems as 'Laws of Desire', 'Women on the Verge...' and 'Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down' and nurturing the talents of actors such as Antonio Banderas, Victoria Abril and Penelope Cruz.
But there is more to Spanish film than the talented Mr Almodovar. Everything from the beautiful and haunting works of Carlos Saura to the off-beat and darkly humourous tales of Alex de Iglesia.
Pictured right: One-of-a-kind helmer, Pedro Almodovar.
What Have I Done To Deserve This? (1984)
7.2/10
Director: Pedro Almodovar
Starring: Angela De Andres-Lopez, Carmen Maura, Luis Hostalot, Veronica Forque
The exquisite Carmen Maura stars as a put-upon housewife and cleaning woman hooked on no-doze who ends up selling one of her sons to a dentist and kil... Read more
While At War (2019)
Director: Alejandro Amenabar
July 18, 1936. Salamanca, Castilla and León (center to Spain). The Spanish army declares the state of war in the city, hoping to extend it to the rest... Read more
Wild Tales (2014)
8.1/10
Director: Damian Szifron
Starring: Ricardo Darin, Dario Grandinetti, Leonardo Sbaraglia
Six short stories that explore the extremities of human behavior involving people in distress. Read more
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (1988)
7.6/10
Director: Pedro Almodovar
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Carmen Maura, Julieta Serrano, Maria Barranco, Rossy de Palma
A popular actress (perennial Almodovar favourite, Carmen Maura) is driven to distraction when her lover leaves for another woman. She's certain she ca... Read more
Yuli (2018)
7.1/10
Director: Iciar Bollain
Starring: Carlos Acosta
Yuli is the nickname given to Carlos Acosta by his father, Pedro, who considers him the son of Ogun, an African god and a fighter. As a child Yuli avo... Read more
Zama (Blu-ray) (2017)
6.7/10
Director: Lucrecia Martel
Starring: Daniel Gimenez Cacho, Lola Duenas
Zama, an officer of the Spanish Crown born in South America, waits for a letter from the King granting him a transfer from the town in which he is sta... Read more
[ Rec ] (2007)
7.5/10
Director: Jaume Balaguero, Paco Plaza
Starring: Ferran Terraza, Manuela Velasco, David Vert
A barnstorming, cinema verite horror experience that pulls few punches, fears no genre taboo, and reaches for the throat. While filming segments for a... Read more
[ Rec ] 2 (2009)
6.5/10
Director: Jaume Balaguero, Paco Plaza
Starring: Jonathan Mellor, Manuela Velasco, Oscar Zafra, Ariel Casas
Picking up from where the previous movie finished, only a few minutes have passed since the authorities lost contact with the people trapped inside th... Read more
[ Rec ] 3: Genesis (2012)
5/10
Director: Paco Plaza
Starring: Leticia Dolera, Diego Martin, Ismael Martinez, Alex Monner
Koldo and Clara are about to celebrate the most important day of their lives: their wedding. Everything appears to be running smoothly and the bride a... Read more
[ Rec ] 4: Apocalypse (2014)
5.4/10
Director: Jaume Balaguero
Starring: Manuela Velasco, Paco Manzanedo, Hector Colome, Ismael Fritschi
Television reporter Ángela is rescued from the building and taken to an oil tanker to be examined. However, it is unknown whether it is her who is car... Read more