JULY 9
MARIA DE LA O (1936)
Carmen Amaya, Pastora Imperio

If you have seen Carmen Amaya in Los Tarantos (shortly before she died) and wondered about what you had missed not seeing her in her younger years. Carmen Amaya was 16 years of age and the magic of her powerful and entrancing dancing is here, not to mention listening again to the haunting ballad of María de la O. A wonderful movie to see again and again.

AUGUST 13
LOS TARANTOS (1963)

The fundamental and important picture of the 60's period is Francisco Rovira Beleta's Los Tarantos (1963) based on the work of Alfredo Mañas, Historia de los Tarantos, the romantic and tragic story of two Gypsy youths from rival families. The film was a major contribution to the art of film-making, not only of baile but as a drama featuring Carmen Amaya, Sara Lezana in the role of bride Juana La Zoronga, Antonio Gades as the friend of the groom and the voice of Chocolate. The film has been popular ever since, having been nominated, at the time, for an Oscar Academy award.

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Director Carlos Saura

SEPTEMBER 10
BODAS DE SANGRE (1981)

Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, El Güito, José Mercé, Gomes de Jerez, Emilio de Diego, Antonio Solera,...

Bodas de Sangre, the first of 5 Flamenco films directed by Carlos Saura, is based on a classic drama by Federico García Lorca. At the time, Antonio Gades, in the leading role, was Spain's leading dancer - choreographer.

OCTOBER 8
CARMEN (1983)

Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Laura del Sol, Paco de Lucía, Juan Antonio Jiménez

Carmen (1983), the second of the five Flamenco Films directed by Carlos Saura, won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival: for Best Technical Quality and Best Artistic Contribution.

NOVEMBER 12
EL AMOR BRUJO (1986)

Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Laura del Sol, La Polaca,
Rocío Jurado, Enrique Ortega, Diego Pantoja, Gómez de Jerez.

Amor Brujo (1986), the third of Carlos Saura's 5 Flamenco films,
with the same award winning cast.

DECEMBER 10
SEVILLANAS (1992)

Carlos Saura's exploration of the variety of Sevillanas: De Lebrija, Boleras, Clásicas, Rocieras, Gitanas, Actuales, A Dos Guitarras, Corraleras. Artists: Baile: Matilde Coral, Merche Esmeralda, Lola Flores, Rafael el Negro, Manuela Carrasco. Cante: Camarón de la Isla, Rocío Jurado, Salmarina, Manuel Pareja Obregón, Paco Toronjo, Los Romeros de la Puebla. Guitarra: Paco de Lucía, Manolo SanLúcar, Tomatito.

JANUARY 14, 2006
FLAMENCO (1995)

All the great current Flamenco artists are represented in this latest of Saura's Flamenco movies. An excellent way to discover what Flamenco is all about. A definite must see of the serious aficionados.
The movie presents a fascinating tour of flamenco in all its facets, in the capable hands of its elite cast. And, to provide it with some educational value, it features an introduction where a voice narrates the history and evolution of this artform. Contents: Bulerías, Guajira, Alegrías, Farruca, Martinete, Fandangos de Huelva, Petenera, Siguiriyas, Soleares, Tarantas, Tangos, Alegrías, Rumba. Mas de cien primeras figuras, lo más representativo de nuestro cante, toque y baile..
More to be announced...

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