Recent Spanish Cinema Series: 'Saturn Return / The Other Way Around'
Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 06:30pm
American Cinematheque - Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian Theater
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Free
SATURN RETURN, 2024, Dir. Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez, 110 Min, BTEAM PICTURES, S.L., LATIDO CONSORCIO EXPORTACIÓN DE CINE ESPAÑOL, S.L., Spain/France
In Spanish with English subtitles.
A rock band has to record their third LP, which will either propel them to stardom or fade into oblivion. Despite executives’ reservations, their idea is to have the recording take place in New York. But as things become complicated, the creative process turns into a hellish ordeal. A love triangle with all its consequences unfolds, band members desert, romantic relationships shatter, rehearsals become rampant with drugs and alcohol, and the unbearable pressure from the record label leads to endless fights and arguments only interrupted by fleeting moments of happiness. Meanwhile, unknowingly, they will be composing an album that will leave a mark on an entire generation.
FORMAT: DCP
THE OTHER WAY AROUND, 2024, Dir. Jonás Trueba, 113 Min, ELASTICA FILMS, S.L., Spain/France
In Spanish with English subtitles.
After 15 years together, Ale and Alex have come up with the crazy idea of throwing a party to celebrate their recent break-up. While their loved ones are quite skeptical, they seem to be sure of their decision. Or are they really?
FORMAT: DCP
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