Al-Mayurka (Fragments)
Al-Mayurka was conceived as Villaronga’s feature debut but due to production circumstances it became just a short – hence (Fragments). However, anyone not aware of this background wouldn’t notice. Despite its many different tones, the work is well-rounded and finely calibrated between allegory and realist narrative. In that respect, Al-Mayurka (Fragments) harks back to Anta mujer but also foreshadows El mar and Pa negre with their tales of innocence corrupted.
Also 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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Anta mujer
Surreal, allegorical short film about the Woman and the Sea, set to the music of Carl Orff.
Film details
- Country of production
- Spain
- Year
- 1980
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 23"
- Medium/Format
- Betacam Digi
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