Marvin D'Lugo Livres

The guide explores the evolution of Spanish cinema, highlighting its portrayal of cultural traditionalism and its rise to international acclaim through films like Belle Epoque and Jamón, Jamón. It features notable actors such as Victoria Abril and Antonio Banderas, and serves as the inaugural volume in a Greenwood series dedicated to global film industries. Each entry includes a historical introduction, critical analysis of significant films and figures, and bibliographies for further research, making it a valuable resource for scholars and film enthusiasts alike.

Follows Pedro Almodovar's career chronologically as he moves from amateur to international celebrity, and understands the films' complexity in terms of the director's central themes and the Spanish film tradition from which he comes. This work is of interest to new film students and specialists alike.