The London Spanish Film Festival will take place from 27 September to 9 October, showcasing some of the most exciting Spanish films of the last year – most of them screened for the first time in the UK, a unique opportunity to view them in London.
The 5th Catalan Window brings an exciting selection of films made entirely in Calonia or in co-production showcasing its richness in terms of talend and craft. The director of the opening film Una pistola en cada mano, Cesc Gay, will come to London to present his film, as well as many of the directors and actors of the other 8 Catalan films presented from the 27 September to 9 October.
CATALAN WINDOW:
Una pistola en cada mano
Cesc Gay
Friday 27 September // 8.30pm
Followed by a Q&A with the director
Ayer no termina nunca
Isabel Coixet
Saturday 28 September // 8.30pm
Followed by a Q&A with the actor Javier Cámara and Prof. Maria Delgado
La Estrella
Alberto Aranda
Tuesday 1 October // 8.30pm
Followed by a Q&A (tbc)
Otel.lo
Hammudi Al-Rahmoun Font
Friday 4 October Instituto Cervantes // 6.30pm
Los ultimos días
David and Alex Pastor
Friday 4 October // 8.30pm
Followed by a Q&A (tbc)
Frontera
Manuel Pérez
Saturday 5 October // 3pm
El cuerpo
Oriol Paulo
Saturday 5 October // 5.30pm
Els nens salvatges
Patricia Ferreira
Sunday 6 October // 4.30pm
Followed by a Q&A with the director
Insensibles
Juan Carlos Medina
Wednesday 9 October // 8.15pm
Followed by a Q&A with the actor Alex Brendemül
PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK
WORLD FILM LOCATIONS: BARCELONA
With the support of: Barcelona/Catalunya Film Commission
Generalitat de Catalunya Government of Catalonia
Intellect
World Film Locations: Barcelona
Barcelona is not only one of the world's most beautiful cities, it also has a long and rich cinematic legacy, and has attracted national as well as international film-makers. This book, edited by Helio San Miguel and Lorenzo J. Torres Hortelano, explores the cinematic history of the Catalan city through a number of essays and reviews. The presentation will be led by editor Torres Hortelano, and illustrated with images and film clips.
fri 4 oct | 6.30pm | free entry
The Catalan Window is supported by the Institut Ramon Llull, the Catalan Tourist Board and Catalan Arts.
This year, the festival's special feature is dedicated to the talented and versatile Jordi Mollà, who will join us for an exceptional on-stage interview on Saturday 8 October, followed by the film Jamon Jamon, by Bigas Luna.