Entreacto
Entreacto

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Entreacto

Movie
12 min
Catalan

A group of young people and their criticisms to the Spanish society of their time. This film began production in 1969 and went through diverse modifications, such as putting the dialogues backwards in the first part, in order to be approved by the censorship of the time.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Director: Luis García BerlangaGenres: Short Film, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this early short film from Luis García Berlanga, a man finds himself in a precarious situation during an intermission at a bullfight. He attempts to navigate the crowded corridors and escape an uncomfortable encounter with his wife, leading to a series of increasingly absurd and comical attempts to avoid detection. The film humorously explores themes of social awkwardness and the desire for personal space in crowded public settings.

Critical Reception

Entreacto is recognized as an important early work by the acclaimed Spanish director Luis García Berlanga, showcasing his nascent talent for comedic observation and social satire. While not widely released or reviewed in its time due to its short format and early production, it is appreciated by film historians for its originality and thematic precursors to his later, more famous films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Demonstrates Berlanga's early comedic sensibilities.

  • An interesting precursor to his later directorial style.

  • Appreciated for its observational humor and situational comedy.

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Fun Fact

Entreacto was filmed in just two days and is considered one of Luis García Berlanga's earliest directorial efforts, predating his more famous feature films by several years.

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