Villaronga: Early Film Works
Three short films as a fascinating introduction to Villaronga’s oeuvre, and a longer, commissioned work. Free entrance due to the technical quality of the material.
In this combined programme
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Al-Andalus: las artes islámicas en España
Commissioned for Al-Andalus: the Art of Islamic Spain exhibition at the Alhambra and the MoMA. Much more extravagant than it sounds.
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Laberint
Choreographic interpretation of an Antoni Tàpies painting. Music by Carles Santos with the Heura company dancers. Unique Catalan modernism.
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Al-Mayurka (Fragments)
Excerpts from what was supposed to be Villaronga’s film debut, now a colourful, multifarious short.
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Anta mujer
Surreal, allegorical short film about the Woman and the Sea, set to the music of Carl Orff.
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ZedCrew
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Daklopers
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