On the red carpet of the magnificent Egyptian Theater in the heart of Hollywood, many Latino actors, directors, and film lovers showed up for the opening night of the 22nd Recent Spanish Festival 2016.
"Truman," the movie, was a wonderful and touching Spanish production winner of five Goya Awards (Spanish Oscars) last year, including best picture, best actor Ricardo Darin (“The Secret in Their Eyes”), best supporting actor Javier Camara (“Talk to Her”), best screenplay, and best director Cesc Gay. The story is about two friends getting together for the last time in their lives.
After the film, the audience moved to the theater’s courtyard for the wonderful reception of the first night of the Spanish film showcase that delighted the audience of Los Angeles.
Other important films from Spain that showcased during the 22nd Recent Spanish Cinema were:
"The Bride/ La novia," directed by Paula Ortiz.
"To Steal From a Thief/Cien Años de perdón," directed by Daniel Calparsoro.
"Kiki, Love to Love/El amor se hace," directed by Paco León.
"Party Town/El perdón," directed by Dani de la Orden.
"Spy Time/Anacleto," agente secreto, by Javier Ruíz Caldera.
"Toro," directed by Kike Maíllo. With Mario Casas and Luis Tosar.
The program was complemented with a free screening of some more Spanish shorts on a Sunday night.
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| Javier Ruiz Caldera director of SPY TIME. Photo by Jose Hermosillo © 2016 Festival in LA |
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| Paula Ortiz director of "The Bride/La novia." Photo by Jose Hermosillo © 2016 Festival in LA |
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| J.M. Longoria, actor "Miracles from Heaven." Photo by Jose Hermosillo © 2016 Festival in LA |
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| Reynaldo Pacheco, actor "Our Band is in Crisis." Photo by Jose Hermosillo © 2016 Festival in LA |
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| Goya Toledo, actress "Amores Perros," "Retribution." Photo by Jose Hermosillo © Festival in LA, 2016 |
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| Adrian Nunez, actor "30 Days with My Brother." Photo by Jose Hermosillo © Festival in LA, 2016 |
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| Patricia Velasquez actress "Liz in September," "The Mummy." Photo by Jose Hermosillo © Festival in LA, 2016 |
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| Macarena Torres, actress "Decibel 110." Photo by Jose Hermosillo © Festival in LA, 2016 |
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| Photo by Jose Hermosillo © 2016 Festival in LA |
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| Elvi Cano executive director of Egeda USA and talent coordinator of Premios Platino Photo by Jose Hermosillo © 2016 Festival in LA |
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| Michelle Mueller, actress "Halloweed," "Chicago Med." Photo by Jose Hermosillo © Festival in LA, 2016 |
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| Javier Ruiz Caldera director of SPY TIME and producer Ignacio Darnuade, "Ladies Night," "Casi Divas," "Ninas Mal". Photo by Jose Hermosillo © 2016 Festival in LA |
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| Film critic Jose Alberto Hermosillo © 2016 Festival in LA |
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This red carpet seems so much happening! Glad to see so many stars under one roof. All the films which are going to display in this festival are one of its kind!
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