Review: The Passion of Gabriel

by bflw

Father Gabriel (Andrés Parra) isn’t a model Catholic priest. He likes a drink and has more than an eye for the ladies, but he loves his parish and is fiercely protective of his… Read More →

Review: Three Days with the Family

by anewlevelofnerdiness

Nothing brings a family together like a funeral. In Three Days With The Family, Léa (Nausicaa Bonnin) returns to Spain for her grandfather’s funeral, a man we soon learn wasn’t liked by everyone. … Read More →

Review: Nora’s Will

by anewlevelofnerdiness

Nora’s Will tells the bittersweet story of Nora (Silvia Mariscal), a woman in her sixties who throughout her life has continually attempted to commit suicide. When Nora succeeds it is her ex husband… Read More →

Review: Crab Trap

by bflw

This year’s festival has a special section, Tribute to Colombia, showcasing the cinematic talents of this north-western South American country, whose geography gives it a mix of Latin American and vibrant Caribbean culture.… Read More →

Review: After

by Alice Tynan

After could easily be seen as a triptych portrait of a debauched night out. When erstwhile best friends Manuel (Tristán Ulloa), Julio (Guillermo Toledo) and Ana (Blanca Romero) reunite for a boozy dinner… Read More →

Review: The Dancer and the Thief

by Alice Tynan

Exactly as the title suggests, Fernando Trueba’s The Dancer and the Thief is a charming, evocative fairytale. And like the fairytales of old, it is not without darkness, for the story of fated… Read More →

Review: A Bad Day to Go Fishing

by wiredjazz

A Bad Day to Go Fishing (Mal día para pescar) is the story of wrestling champion Jacob van Oppen (Jouko Ahola) and his conniving manager, Orsini (who calls himself ‘The Prince’) (Gary Piquer).… Read More →

Review: Blank Canvas

by Alice Tynan

Sydneysiders may remember the tragic death of dancer/choreographer, Tanja Liedtke in August 2007.  German-born Liedtke was due to start as the Artistic Director of the Sydney Dance Company, when she was struck by… Read More →

Review: Huacho

by Paul Martin

This is a film that is a delight to watch for the dignity it affords its characters and the respect it has for its audience.

Opening night: The Friends Zone

by Alice Tynan

The 13th Spanish Film Festival launched in style last night with Sydney’s gala opening fiesta! VIPs were treated to pre-film drinks and delicious tapas from Verlo before festival director Natalia Ortiz and Mr.… Read More →