Antonio Gala

Hamlet, the young and indolent prince of Denmark, who is sure that his father, the king, has been treacherously murdered by those closest to the throne, decides to take revenge, so he cleverly manipulates the hearts of the members of the court in search of the crack through which he will be capable to see the tainted souls of the coward assassins…

A table, a blue light, two men, the night, and words were the only elements with which he wanted to attract the attention of the intelligent and sensitive viewer, tired of artifice and rubbish.

A first-person account of the life and work of Spanish writer Antonio Gala.

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Palmira, a woman belonging to the Sevillian aristocracy, as well known for her decrepitude and hypocrisy as the rest of her population, enters into an emotional crisis when she reaches maturity.

A documentary written by Antonio Gala, presenting the book as a torch passed down from generation to generation, preserving humanity’s knowledge. To this end, and beginning with a passage from the biblical Book of Genesis, Gala has selected a series of classic texts from Spanish literature, ranging from The Poem of the Cid to the mystical poetry of Saint John of the Cross, including La Celestina, Don Quixote and the literature of the conquest of America. These texts reflect the timeless passions of humanity. The readings are illustrated with images of the authors and the books themselves, as well as of some of the places mentioned in the texts.

A table, a blue light, two men, the night, and words were the only elements with which he wanted to attract the attention of the intelligent and sensitive viewer, tired of artifice and rubbish.

Hamlet, the young and indolent prince of Denmark, who is sure that his father, the king, has been treacherously murdered by those closest to the throne, decides to take revenge, so he cleverly manipulates the hearts of the members of the court in search of the crack through which he will be capable to see the tainted souls of the coward assassins…

No synopsis available yet.

Palmira, a woman belonging to the Sevillian aristocracy, as well known for her decrepitude and hypocrisy as the rest of her population, enters into an emotional crisis when she reaches maturity.

A documentary written by Antonio Gala, presenting the book as a torch passed down from generation to generation, preserving humanity’s knowledge. To this end, and beginning with a passage from the biblical Book of Genesis, Gala has selected a series of classic texts from Spanish literature, ranging from The Poem of the Cid to the mystical poetry of Saint John of the Cross, including La Celestina, Don Quixote and the literature of the conquest of America. These texts reflect the timeless passions of humanity. The readings are illustrated with images of the authors and the books themselves, as well as of some of the places mentioned in the texts.

At the end of the 19th century, Soledad Romero, a well-known singer, is accused of murder. During the trial her tragic story is revealed.

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