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Dates: during 1988-1988
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...Berlanga is among the most important Spanish filmakers. He is a person who straddles both historic eras. He is a person who is able to slip through the censors well," says Charles Pressberg, course head for Spanish F. "Saura is a major Spanish director. He uses imagery in a way unique to Spanish film," he adds...

Author: By Melanie R. Williams, | Title: Films that Flouted Franco | 9/30/1988 | See Source »

Films from the Franco era try to demonstrate in subtle ways the hypocrisy of the time. They cover broad themes like the sham morality of the bourgeoisie and the public's general insensitivity to social problems. These themes isolate Spain from other Western European countries, Pressberg says...

Author: By Melanie R. Williams, | Title: Films that Flouted Franco | 9/30/1988 | See Source »

...Bardem] is very important to the history of Spanish film," says Pressberg. "But after a few good starts he's become very commercial. One would hope that in the near future he would come out with a serious film...

Author: By Melanie R. Williams, | Title: Films that Flouted Franco | 9/30/1988 | See Source »

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