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¿Qué es el cine?

2026Documentary1h 32mSpanish8.5 global

A series of video essays in which critic Alejandro G. Calvo explores fundamental questions regarding cinematic language, seeking to uncover the value of the image in the present day. Eschewing orthodoxy and academic didacticism, the series aims to understand the significance of cinema through key films and directors. It moves away from conventional criticism to offer an open, evolving reflection on the nature of emotion in the art of film.

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A series of video essays in which critic Alejandro G. Calvo explores fundamental questions regarding cinematic language, seeking to uncover the value of the image in the present day. Eschewing orthodoxy and academic didacticism, the series aims to understand the significance of cinema through key films and directors. It moves away from conventional criticism to offer an open, evolving reflection on the nature of emotion in the art of film.

8.5Global · TMDB

Nine-factor breakdown

SHOWING: GLOBAL
Story
8.8
Acting
8.0
Visuals
8.9
Emotion
8.9
Comedy
9.1
Pacing
8.5
Sound
9.1
Directing
8.2
Rewatch
7.9