16 March,2009 07:51 AM IST | | Ishita Sharma
Spain has more to offer than tango, tortillas and matador fights, proves the fourth Spanish Film Festival in town Sing along: A still from Las 13 Rosas The fourth Spanish Film Festival On till: March 20
The world loves Spain for its spunk and style, and so does Delhi. It's no wonder, then, that Spanish filmmakers are back with a bang. As the fourth Spanish Film Festival hits town today, we get you the best flick picks.
Different strokes
At: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre
Entry: Free (passes available at India Habitat Centre Reception)
Ring: 26011430/31/32
War, love, betrayal, murder, joy, mystery and hopeu00a0there is a cinematic genre for every patron. The nine films to be screened are counted among the best Spanish productions. "Spanish cinema resembles Indian films in terms of themes, story, drama and plot. So, in a way, the festival is a meeting point for two like-minded nations," offers Sanjoy Roy, organiser. We raise the curtains.
Las 13 Rosas (13 Roses)
When: Tomorrow, 7 pm
Director: Emilio Martu00c3Ânez-Lazaro
It is based on the dramatic end of the Spanish Civil War in 1939.
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Miguely William (Miguel and William)
When: March 18, 6.30 pm
Director: Ines Paru00c3Âs
The greatest authors of their time - William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantesu00a0come face to face in a battle for love.
Yo (Me)
When: Tomorrow, 9 pm
Director: Rafa Cortes
Yo, a German worker, is accused of something he hasn't done. How tough is it to prove one's innocence?
Ladrones (Thieves)
When: Tomorrow, 6.30 pmu00a0
Director: Jaime Marques
When an 18-year-old thief plans to begin afresh, his past comes back to haunt him.
La Torre de Suso (Suso's Tower)
When: March 18, 9 pm
Director: Tom Fernandez
Cundo returns home after a decade to mourn the death of his best friend, Suso. He discovers there's unfinished business to be dealt with.
