The Spanish film inquisition

June 15 2013 - 3:00am
Still from <i>The End</i> starring  Clara Lago, Maribel Verdu (centre) and Daniel Grao. Photo: Supplied
Still from <i>The End</i> starring Clara Lago, Maribel Verdu (centre) and Daniel Grao. Photo: Supplied
Amaia Salamanca & Nicolas Cabre in <i>Hold Up!</i> Photo: Supplied
Amaia Salamanca & Nicolas Cabre in <i>Hold Up!</i> Photo: Supplied
Still from <i>Days of Grace</i> starring Tenoch Huerta Photo: Supplied
Still from <i>Days of Grace</i> starring Tenoch Huerta Photo: Supplied

If the skewed eye of the television news were to be believed, Spain is a land of empty and unfinished apartment developments and people queuing to withdraw their euros before the banks close down. Thank God, then, for the Spanish Film Festival, which returns to Canberra this week to remind us that it's also the land of fiery passion, wonderful art, beautiful women and talented filmmakers.

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