A scarlet creature reveals the secrets of the sea to a young woman who soon finds herself brimming with extraordinary powers – just like a sorceress. An allegorical narrative full of allusions to Christian iconography as well as pagan rites. A choreography in primary colours set with rare intelligence to the glorious music of Carl Orff. A first essay in cine-Magick that feels as inspired by Kenneth Anger as by Nemesio M. Sobrevila.
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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Al-Mayurka (Fragments)
Excerpts from what was supposed to be Villaronga’s film debut, now a colourful, multifarious short.
Film details
- Country of production
- Spain
- Year
- 1976
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 23"
- Medium/Format
- Betacam Digi
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