Ruth Gabriel Movies
From award-winning Spanish filmmaker Agustín Villaronga (In a Glass Cage) comes this nerve-jangling tale of supernatural terror. Lara is the host of a talk-radio show that deals with unexplained phenomena. When her estranged lover Victor (Gustavo Salmerón) is found dead in a nearby village, Lara is shocked to discover that, prior to his death, Victor had been conducting secret experiments concerning communication with the dead. Traveling to the village to investigate Victor's death and uncover the secrets behind his experiments, Lara is soon confronted with a dark and violent force that threatens to resign her to a fate beyond death. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 1995
The effects of the Spanish Civil War on Portugal are examined in this Portuguese-Spanish historical drama. The story is in 1936 during the summer and centers on a group of young adults who have gone to the seaside for a vacation. Among the revelers are Mercedes, her brother Ramos, and his friend Jorge, who develops a crush on the woman. Their fun is interrupted when news of the newly erupted conflict reaches them. Each of the vacationers have their own take on the war and heated arguments ensue. An impassioned Ramos decides to journey to Spain and fight against the fascists. Meanwhile, Portugal's conservative dictator, Salazar, becomes increasingly oppressive. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Imanol Uribe's Dias Contados recieved widespread critical acclaim for its compassionate but unsentimental, multi-layed analysis of the tumultuous relationship between a Basque terrorist assigned to bomb a Madrid police station and the neighboring prostitute with whom he falls in love. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Carmelo Gómez, Ruth Gabriel, (more)
Rating Systems
Blockbuster
BLOCKBUSTER name, design and related marks are trademarks of Blockbuster L.L.C.
2013 Blockbuster L.L.C. All rights reserved.
Portions of Content Provided by Rovi Corporation. 2013 Rovi Corporation.