Hollywood holds its position as the leader of the film industry quite firmly. Therefore, often no less worthy pictures fall out of sight of movie lovers. Spanish cinema is distinctive, versatile and no less exciting than American cinema. We present to your attention the top 14 best films released by Spanish directors, created with the participation of Spanish actors or filmed in Spain.
1. Three meters above the sky (2010)
This is a story about the "impossible" love of two people. They, like two opposite poles, attract. But as soon as they are together, there can be no question of any idyll. The film is about a painful choice, about the ambiguity of the bad / good guy categories. A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by Federico Moccia.
2. The Skin I Live In (2011)
The events of the film unfold around Robert Ledgard - the world famous surgeon. This talented physician earned himself a big name after discovering a way to create artificial human skin. As with many great discoveries, illegal experiments on humans are behind this. However, this is not the main intrigue of the film: it is replete with no less cruel and dangerous characters than Dr. Robert, full of unexpected family secrets and the consequences of the intricacies of a harsh fate. This picture is a screen version of the story "Tarantula", written by the French writer Thierry Jonquet.
3. Talk to her (2002)
The famous female bullfighter Lydia fell into a coma. Her lover, the journalist Marco, visits her every day at the clinic, expecting an almost impossible recovery. There he becomes an unwitting witness to the unrequited love of nurse Benigno for another patient. Professional curiosity pushes Marco into a deep dive into the details of this strange romantic story.
4. All About My Mother (1999)
Manuela is a single mother. She escaped from a troubled past to ensure a decent life for her son Esteban. However, by the will of evil fate, Esteban dies in a car accident. In an attempt to survive this grief, Manuela returns to her small homeland, where the ghosts of the past are sure to lie in wait for her.
5. Wild stories (2014)
This collection of short stories contains some really wild plots: revenge, a thirst for justice at any cost, aggression, pain and horror - this is just a small list of the ingredients of this cocktail. The sight is not for the faint of heart. Lovers of black humor will be delighted.
6. Open embrace (2009)
The main character of the film is a famous screenwriter with a crippled fate. Many years ago, in a major car accident, he lost his sight and his beloved. Since then, he has already fully recovered and led a completely measured life. But one day, by chance, the cruel past reminded of itself, and the hero had to relive the main tragedy of his life.
7. Return (2006)
The main character of the picture is Raimunda. This young and strong woman works several jobs - she drags her unemployed husband and her growing daughter on her shoulders. And it seems to cope with everything. True, the burden that a woman keeps in her soul is perhaps much heavier. Raimund has a terrible secret …
8. Palm trees in the snow (2015)
Clarence is a young charming girl who found a letter that lifts the veil of secrets of her family. Now she has to deal with all these secrets, restore the connection between generations and times. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Lus Gabas.
9. Others (2001)
The events of the film take place during the Second World War. While Grace is waiting for her husband to return from the battlefield, she and her children leave for a secluded mansion on an island off the coast of England. The war will not reach them here, but there are other dangers. The daughter and son of the main character suffer from a rare disease, and not all servants in the house are ready to strictly follow the instructions of the hostess so that the children can feel good …
10. Ninth Gate (1999)
Plot: The protagonist of this story is Dean Corso. He is considered one of the best specialists in rare publications. Corso's next task is to verify the authenticity of an unusual 17th century book called Nine Gates to the Kingdom of Ghosts. The work involves a long and unsafe journey - both Dean's life and soul are at stake. The plot is based on the work of Arturo Perez-Reverte "The Dumas Club, or the Shadow of Richelieu".
11. Invisible Guest (2016)
Businessman Adrian Doria is in danger - he is accused of murdering a girl with whom he had a relationship. In an attempt to defend his good name, Adrian turns to Virginia Goodman, the best lawyer in the country. She easily agrees to this matter, but it soon turns out that she will have to take unexpected measures to get to the bottom of the truth.
12. Ignition (2013)
The heroes of the tape - Navas and Ari - are the Bonnie and Clyde of our time. Working together, they rob the gullible rich: the girl seduces them, and the guy raids them. The couple has been working for a long time and harmoniously, but everything changes when the fatal seductress suddenly falls in love with one of her victims.
13. Abode of Shadows (2017)
The large Marrowbon family is shrouded in a dark mystery and haunted by setbacks. A mother flees to save her four children. They settle where no one knows them, and lead a hermitic lifestyle. However, by the will of fate, the woman soon falls ill and dies. Now her eldest son has to take care of himself, his two brothers and a little sister. Will he be able to protect them?
14. Labyrinths of the past (2018)
A large friendly family gathers in a wide circle of relatives and friends to celebrate the wedding. However, things get out of hand, and the fun is clouded by real family tragedy. You can get out of this situation only by going through the "labyrinths of the past" and admitting to everyone in your dark secrets. This is an exciting and close family drama to everyone.
