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In Praise Of Older Women (1997 Film)
En brazos de la mujer madura, loosely based on the novel ''In Praise of Older Women'', is a 1997 Spanish coming-of-age film set during and after the Spanish Civil War. As well as recounting the amorous education of a young man, it evokes the political and social conditions of the time. Plot When war breaks out in 1936, the boys at a Catholic boarding school in Republican territory are sent home. Andres is one of these boys. Finding that his widowed mother's flat in Gerona is requisitioned and she is far away in La Coruña, he decides to rejoin her by bicycle. Reaching the Aragon front, he is stopped by an Anarchist unit under the charismatic commander Dávalos and is conscripted to help the cook Honorio, who is having an affair with a peasant woman Pilar. Also stopped are a wealthy Englishman and his American wife, la Condesa, for whom Andrés acts as interpreter and is rewarded. He is then sent to safety in Barcelona where he starts an affair with Julia, the virgin daughter of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Praise Of Older Women (book)
Stephen Vizinczey, originally István Vizinczey (12 May 1933 – 18 August 2021) was a Hungarian-Canadian writer. Early career and influences Vizinczey was born in Káloz, Hungary. His first published works were poems which appeared in George Lukacs's Budapest magazine ''Forum'' in 1949, when the writer was 16. He studied under Lukacs at the University of Budapest and graduated from the city's Academy of Theatre and Film Arts in 1956. He wrote at that time two plays, ''The Last Word'' and ''Mama'', which were banned by the Hungarian Communist regime. He took part in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and after a short stay in Italy, ended up in Canada speaking only 50 words of English, and eventually taking Canadian citizenship. He learned English writing scripts for Canada's National Film Board and the CBC. He edited Canada's short-lived literary magazine, ''Exchange''. In 1966 he moved to London. Vizinczey cited his literary heroes as Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Balzac, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falangist
Falangism ( es, falangismo) was the political ideology of two political parties in Spain that were known as the Falange, namely first the Falange Española de las Juntas de Ofensiva Nacional Sindicalista (FE de las JONS) and afterwards the Falange Española Tradicionalista y de las Juntas de Ofensiva Nacional Sindicalista (FET y de las JONS).Cyprian P. Blamires (editor). ''World Fascism: A Historical Encyclopedia''. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, 2006. pp. 219–220. Falangism has a disputed relationship with fascism as some historians consider the Falange to be a fascist movement based on its fascist leanings during the early years, while others focus on its transformation into an authoritarian conservative political movement in Francoist Spain. The original Falangist party, FE de las JONS, merged with the Carlists in 1937 following the Unification Decree of Francisco Franco, to form FET y de las JONS. This new Falange was meant to incorporate all Nationalist political ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990s English-language Films
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 Films
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In Praise Of Older Women (1978 Film)
''In Praise of Older Women'' is George Kaczender’s twelfth feature film. It was written by Stephen Vizinczey (novel), Paul Gottlieb and Barrie Wexler. The story happens in Hungary during and after World War II but the movie was shot in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The film was premiered at the Toronto Festival of Festivals on September 14, 1978. Plot András Vayda (Tom Berenger) grows up in a turbulent, war-torn Hungary, where he procures local girls for the occupying G.I.s during World War II. Disappointed by the girls his age, he meets Maya ( Karen Black), a married woman in her 30s, who tutors him in love and romance. Maya is only the first of many mature women whom András will meet through his teenage and young adult life. Cast * Tom Berenger as András Vayda * Karen Black as Maya * Susan Strasberg as Bobbie * Helen Shaver as Ann MacDonald * Marilyn Lightstone as Klari * Alexandra Stewart as Paula * Marianne McIsaac as Julika * Alberta Watson as Mitzi * Ian Tracey as Andr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Riach
Ralph McKenzie Riach (26 January 1936 – 20 March 2022) was a Scottish actor from Elgin, Moray. Early years Riach was born on 26 January 1937 in Elgin, Scotland. He He was educated at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, and he worked in Perth on a variety of jobs before he began his acting career. Career Riach portrayed John McIver (better known as "TV John") in BBC One Scotland's comedy/drama '' Hamish Macbeth''. His career began at the age of 50, when he appeared in ''Lost Empires'' (1986). He appeared in television shows including ''Chancer'', '' Mosley'', '' Taggart'', '' Monarch of the Glen'', ''Peak Practice'', '' Doctor Finlay'', and '' Tutti Frutti''. Film appearances included '' The House of Mirth'' (2000), '' The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc'' (1999), ''Braveheart'' (1995), ''Copying Beethoven ''Copying Beethoven'' is a 2006 American dramatic film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and directed by Agnieszka Holland which gives a fictionalized ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancho Novo
Venancio Manuel Jesús Novo Cid-Fuentes (born 17 September 1958), known as Nancho Novo, is a Spanish actor. He studied medicine at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, but stopped halfway to move to Madrid, where he studied acting at the ''Real Escuela de Arte Dramático y Danza''. He also is a singer, songwriter and guitar player in the rock band ''Los castigados sin postre''. He is known for his works with Julio Medem. Select filmography *'' The Red Squirrel'' (1993) *''All Men Are the Same'' (1994) *''Earth'' (1995) *''Dile a Laura que la quiero'' (1995) *''The Flower of My Secret'' (1995) *''Más que amor, frenesí'' (1996) *''La Celestina'' (1996) *''Finisterre'' (1998) *'' Lovers of the Arctic Circle'' (1998) *''Tierra del fuego'' (2000) *''Amor, curiosidad, prozac y dudas'' (2000) *''El lápiz del carpintero'' (2002) *'' Astronautas'' (2003) *''Sex'' (2003) *''El año que trafiqué con mujeres'' (2005) *''Sinfín'' (2005) *''Somne'' (2005) *''Hotel Tivoli'' (2006) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramón Barea
José Ramón Barea Monge (born 13 July 1949), known as Ramón Barea, is a Spanish actor. Biography José Ramón Barea Monge was born in Bilbao ) , motto = , image_map = , mapsize = 275 px , map_caption = Interactive map outlining Bilbao , pushpin_map = Spain Basque Country#Spain#Europe , pushpin_map_caption ... on 13 July 1949. Barea made his feature film debut in the 1981 film '. Selected filmography References External links * 1949 births Actors from the Basque Country (autonomous community) People from Bilbao Living people Spanish male film actors 20th-century Spanish male actors 21st-century Spanish male actors {{Spain-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ángel De Andrés López
Ángel de Andrés López (23 October 1951 – 4 May 2016) was a Spanish actor. He appeared in more than 60 films and television shows between 1977 and 2015. He died at his home in Miraflores de la Sierra from natural causes. Selected filmography References External links * 1951 births 2016 deaths Spanish male film actors Male actors from Madrid 20th-century Spanish male actors 21st-century Spanish male actors {{Spain-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florence Pernel
Florence Pernel (born 30 June 1962) is a French actress. Early life Pernel was born on 30 June 1962 in Paris. She began her acting career at the age of 10 with the TV serial ''Plein soleil'' and two years later she made her film debut with Just Jaeckin-directed ''Girls''. She was nominated for César Award in the category Most Promising Actress for her performance in ', directed by Denys Granier-Deferre. At age 16 she visited a theater class from Didier Betourne that allowed her a scholarship from the Foundation of Marcel Bleu-Blanchet. From 1991 to 1992 she studied at Studio Pygmalion with Professor Pascal Luneau and from 1993 to 1997, she again took acting classes at Didier Betourne. Career Film She had her breakthrough as an adult when she played the character of Sandrine in the 1993 drama film '' Three Colors: Blue'' (french: Trois couleurs:bleu) directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski. She acted alongside Juliette Binoche and Benoît Régent in the film, and her role earned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingrid Rubio
Ingrid Rubio Ruiz (born 2 August 1975 in Barcelona, Spain) is a Spanish actress. She won the Special Mention Award at the 1996 San Sebastián International Film Festival for her performance in the film ''Taxi''. Career She has appeared in over 20 films since 1995 and was named in 1998 as one of European films 'Shooting Stars' by European Film. She has appeared in a number of successful award-winning Spanish-Argentine co-produced films in the last ten years such as '' El Faro'' (1998), ''The Impatient Alchemist'' (2002) and ''Hermanas'' (2005). She regularly portrays the role of a sister in her pictures. She has also worked on TV, for example the mini-series '' El corazón del océano''. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosana Pastor
Rosana Pastor Muñoz (born 7 August 1960) is a Spanish politician and actress. Biography Pastor studied at the School of Dramatic Art of Valencia (ESAD). She had classes under Antonio Díaz Zamora, Antonio Tordera and Francisco Romá (director of the film ''Tres en raya''). She acted in Ken Loach's 1995 film '' Land and Freedom'', alongside Ian Hart and Icíar Bollaín. Apart from her extensive career as a film and television star, she has also acted and directed in theatre productions. She has acted in plays such as ''Pessoa en Persona''; ''Les Troyens''; ''Uncle Vanya''; ''La pell en Flames''; and as "Joan of Arc" at the Palau de les Arts, with the Orchestra and choir of the Cor de la Generalitat Valenciana. She directed and narrated the show "Enoch Arden", that integrates the music of Richard Strauss, narration and singing. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2002 Goya Awards for her role as Doña Elvira in '' Juana la Loca''. In November 2015 it was anno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
