Cinematography: Francisco Sempere

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast Cassen · José Luis López Vázquez · Elvira Quintilla · Amelia de la Torre

Synopsis Placido (1961) unfolds in a quaint Spanish village where a group of elderly women orchestrate a unique Christmas Eve tradition: a "Sit a poor man at your table" dinner. Each affluent household in the town is tasked with hosting a...

Direction José Antonio Nieves Conde

Cast Emma Penella · Arturo de Córdova · Pilar Soler · Manuel de Juan

Synopsis Red Fish (1955) follows the story of Ivón, a vibrant chorus girl, and Hugo, an aspiring writer who has yet to achieve success. The two arrive at a remote hotel in the countryside during a tumultuous storm. They are accompanied...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast Edmund Gwenn · Valentina Cortese · Franco Fabrizi · Juan Calvo

Synopsis The Rocket from Calabuch (1956) follows the journey of a celebrated atomic scientist who seeks refuge from his demanding life of equations and destructive innovations. He discovers solace in a tranquil Spanish coastal village, where he hopes to find peace...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast José Isbert · Richard Basehart · Paolo Stoppa · Alberto Romea

Direction Marco Ferreri · Isidoro M. Ferry

Cast Mary Carrillo · José Luis López Vázquez · Concha López Silva · Celia Conde

Synopsis El pisito (1959) is set in Madrid during the late 1950s, a time marked by a critical housing shortage in Franco's Spain. The story revolves around Rodolfo and Petrita, a couple engaged for twelve years, eagerly awaiting the day they...

Direction Juan Estelrich

Cast José Luis López Vázquez · Antonio García Quijada · María Luisa Ponte · Antonio Martínez

Synopsis Se vende un tranvía (1959) follows the antics of Julián, portrayed by José Luis López Vázquez, a cunning and unscrupulous con artist. Alongside his accomplices, Julián attempts to deceive a naive and recently urbanized wealthy farmer by trying to sell...

Direction José Antonio Nieves Conde

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · María Rosa Salgado · José Marco Davó · Manuel Alexandre

Direction Marco Ferreri

Cast Joaquín Zaro · Alberto Jiménez · José Sierra · Ana María Vidal

Synopsis Los chicos (1959) is a cinematic exploration of the lives of four working-class Spanish boys navigating the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. The narrative unfolds in a harsh urban setting, highlighting the tensions between young men and women, and...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast Hardy Krüger · Ana Casares · Agustín González · Manuel Alexandre

Direction José Antonio Nieves Conde

Cast Alberto Closas · Folco Lulli · Ferdinand Anton · Lida Baarova

Synopsis Todos somos necesarios (Ritorno alla vita) (1956) follows the journey of three former inmates—a doctor, a civil servant, and a thief—who embark on a train ride home after completing their sentences. Throughout their trip, they reflect on their past lives...

Direction Francisco Regueiro

Cast Maurice Ronet · Amparo Soler Leal · Elsa Zabala · Margarita Lozano

Direction Jorge Grau

Cast Arthur Kennedy · Cristina Galbó · Jeannine Mestre · Raymond Lovelock

Synopsis Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974) follows a determined police officer as he pursues two young hippies who are believed to be responsible for a string of brutal murders reminiscent of the Manson family's crimes. Unbeknownst to the officer, the actual...

Direction Alfred Weidenmann

Cast Joachim Hansen · Marianne Koch · Hansjörg Felmy · Horst Frank

Synopsis The Star of Africa (1957) chronicles the life of a renowned German fighter pilot, highlighting his extraordinary achievements and tragic end. The film delves into his remarkable career, showcasing his prowess in aerial combat and his significant impact on the...

Direction José Luis Sáenz de Heredia

Cast Francisco Rabal · Ettore Manni · Rosa Arenas · Berta Riaza

Direction Luis García Berlanga · Alessandro Blasetti · Hervé Bromberger · René Clair

Cast Manuel Alexandre · Ángel Álvarez · Charles Aznavour · Alessandro Blasetti

Direction Eugenio Martín

Cast Jean Sorel · Götz · Heinz Drache · Margot Trooger

Direction Pedro Lazaga

Cast Tony Leblanc · José Luis López Vázquez · Concha Velasco · José Isbert

Synopsis Sabían demasiado (1962) follows a group of Spanish petty thieves who make a bold decision to enhance their criminal prowess. They dispatch one of their own to the bustling city of Chicago with the mission to master the art of...

Direction Roberto Gavaldón

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · Mario Moreno "Cantinflas" · María Fernanda D'Ocón · Paca Gabaldón

Synopsis Don Quijote cabalga de nuevo (1973) presents a fresh take on the classic tale of Don Quixote, focusing on a man consumed by his fascination with chivalry. Joined by an eccentric Sancho Panza, the duo embarks on a series of...

Direction Francisco Rovira Beleta

Cast Maribel Martín · Juan Ribó · José María Rodero · Carlos Ballesteros

Direction Fernando Palacios

Cast Analía Gadé · Alberto Closas · José Luis López Vázquez · María Asquerino