Festival Of New Spanish Cinema San Francisco 2009Nov 05–Nov 08

With films by such veteran filmmakers as Juan Luis Iborra, Javier Fesser and Gabriel Velázquez shown side-by-side with cutting edge debut productions from the newest generation including Albert Arizza, Irene Cardona, David Planell, Santiago Zannou, and Miguelanxo Prado, there is much to relish in this year’s festival. Presenting new and outrageous interpretations of classic genres including melodrama, thriller and animation, this year’s styles range from superb examples of Spain’s offbeat thrillers like Ramirez and the brutal, wrenching fairy tales Camino and De Profundis, to socially engaged cinema like A Fiancé for Yasmina or One-Armed Trick.

Extra events – Other special events not to be missed!

AN ARTIST TALK WITH DIRECTOR DAVID PLANELL
Friday Nov. 6 4.30 p.m.
We are honored that David Planell, screenwriter and director of The Shame (November 7), will be in person to discuss his filmmaking process and present two of his prizewinning short films, Ponys (2005, 10 mins) and Charisma (2003, 10 mins). This session is designed for students but open to the general public. Admission Free. (c. 75 mins)

SHORTMETRAJE ONLINE
We introduce you to the Spanish short film world – free and open to everyone. CLICK HERE to start watching.

TEASERLAND
Preceding each feature we’ll show mock movie trailers by well known directors such as Isabel Coixet and up and coming filmmakers.