2017 Films

100 Metres

Dir: Marcel Barrena | 108' mins
October 5, 2017 (10:00, Edinburgh- Filmhouse: secondary school screening.)
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A film inspired by the amazing true story of Ramon Arroyo, a father-of-two and a sufferer of Multiple Sclerosis, who is told that he will never run 100 metres.

A Esmorga

Dir: Ignacio Vilar | 111' mins
October 9, 2017 (20:35, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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The film documents a tense and intense 24 hours in the lives of three middle-aged drinking buddies.

A Residence Above the Clouds

Dir: Guillermo Carnero | 100' mins
October 7, 2017 (11:00, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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Charles Piazzi Smyth, Astronomer Royal for Scotland, writer, artist and polymath decides to take state of the art telescopes and photographic equipment, carrying them 10,000ft above the clouds of Tenerife.

Alba

Dir: Ana Cristina Barragán | 98' mins
October 9, 2017 (18:05, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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Due to her mum’s illness, eleven-year-old Alba is sent to live with her eccentric and solitary dad, Igor, whom she has never met.

Arctic

Dir: Gabriel Velázquez | 78' mins
October 6, 2017 (15:40, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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A profound reflexion of family break-up which focuses on the surroundings of young hustlers who live in the outskirts of the city.

Chavela

Dir: Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi | 90' mins
October 7, 2017 (17.50, Edinburgh: Filmhouse)
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Centred around exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991. This documentary is narrated by the woman herself. Chavela weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.

Happy 140

Dir: Gracia Querejeta | 98' mins
October 11, 2017 (20:35, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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On her 40th birthday, Elia gathers together a few select relatives and friends at a luxury country house to tell them some extraordinary news: she has won a jackpot of 140 million euros!

Kalebegiak

Dir: Koldo Almandoz, Asier Altuna, Luiso Berdejo, Daniel Calparsoro, Iñaki Camacho, Borja Cobeaga, María Elorza, Telmo Esnal, Maider Fernandez Iriarte, Isabel Herguera, Ekain Irigoien, Julio Medem, Izibene Oñederra, Gracia Querejeta, Imanol Uribe | 100' mins
October 8, 2017 (13:30, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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San Sebastian portrayed through the eyes of 15 filmmakers, with 12 short films giving 12 distinct portraits of the city. Both veterans and rising stars in the field of films made in the Gipuzkoa province of Spain come together in this film promoted by San Sebastian, European Capital of Culture 2016.

María (And Everybody Else)

Dir: Nely Reguera | 96' mins
October 11, 2017 (18:05, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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Maria lost her mother when she was only 15 and has cared for her father and her siblings ever since. Her world comes crashing down around her when her father falls for his nurse.

Marisa in the Woods

Dir: Antonio Morales | 83' mins
October 10, 2017 (18:10, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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Marisa feels that she is taking a backseat in her own life. With nothing in the pipeline, no job or future, she focus’ on supporting her best friend, Mina, who’s inconsolable after breaking up with her boyfriend.

My Big Night

Dir: Alex de la Iglesias | 100' mins
October 8, 2017 (20:35, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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My Big Night is an absurdist comedy full of colour, musical numbers and, of course, gags and gut-busting dialogue.

Rara

Dir: Pepa San Martin | 92' mins
October 6, 2017 (18:05, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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Since their parents split up, Sara and her younger sister have lived with their mother, whose new partner is a woman. Everyday life for the four of them is very similar to that of other families. Not everyone sees it that way, however; her father, in particular, has his doubts.

Smoke and Mirrors

Dir: Alberto Rodriguez | 123' mins
October 7, 2017 (20:15, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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This tale of a man who fooled an entire country is inspired by true events. Francisco Paesa, one of the most intriguing characters of recent decades, is a man of many talents

The Balance of Opposites

Dir: Alberto Baamonde | 90' mins
October 11, 2017 (18:00, The University of Edinburgh)
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The balance of opposites came about very spontaneously. The director’s friendship with chef Javier Olleros led to this feature film on the events surrounding the closure of Olleros’s restaurant, el Culler de Pau.

The Guernica Children

Dir: Steve Bowles | 62' mins
October 9, 2017 (17:00, The University of Edinburgh, 50 George Sq. Room G.04)
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This documentary tells the story of the 4000 Basque children refugees who were evacuated to Britain in 1937 in the wake of the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War.

The Shortest Afternoon

Dir: Eric Romero, Enrique Diego, Rafa García, Almudena Caminero, Carlos G. Velasco, Arantxa Echevarría, Pablo Silva Glez. & Peris Romano
October 7, 2017 (15.15, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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A showcase of seven of the best short films directed by young talented directors from Castilla and León. Some of the directors will be with us for Q&A.

Zip & Zap and the Captain’s Island

Dir: Oskar Santos | 105' mins
October 8, 2017 (11:00, Edinburgh- Filmhouse)
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Twins Zip and Zap have finally taken things too far. Their punishment: accompanying their parents on a business trip to a remote island so they can reflect on their behaviour.