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Fragmentos para una historia del otro cine español
Documentary about the history of experimental cinema in Spain. FRAGMENTS is a historical survey of “the other” Spanish Cinema — films that brazenly explored their artistic, poetic and conceptual potential. Spanish experimental cinema can be glimpsed in a series of important yet isolated events that FRAGMENTS compiles through various firsthand accounts, film excerpts and documents. For the first time in Spain, a documentary brings together the most relevant of a cinema that is slowly losing its invisibility.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the lesser-known, often experimental, and avant-garde facets of Spanish cinema, moving beyond mainstream productions. It delves into the works and influences of directors who pushed creative boundaries. The film provides a retrospective look at a significant, yet often overlooked, segment of Spanish film history.
Critical Reception
As a documentary focusing on a niche aspect of cinema history, critical reception was primarily within specialized film circles. It was praised for its detailed research and its contribution to understanding a less visible part of Spanish filmmaking. Audiences interested in film history and experimental cinema found it informative and insightful.
What Reviewers Say
An essential document for understanding the margins of Spanish cinema.
Offers a valuable look at experimental and avant-garde directors.
Thoroughly researched and illuminating for cinephiles.
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The film features archival footage and interviews that shed light on the creative processes and challenges faced by filmmakers working outside the established Spanish film industry of their time.
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