SPA 419 CONTEMP SPANISH CINEMA

An exploration of the evolution of Spanish cinema through comparative study of earlier and more recent films. Following the early, politically committed films of Ladislao Vajda, Luis Buñuel, and Victor Erice, recent Spanish directors such as Pedro Almodóvar, Alejandro Amenábar, and Iciar Bollaín have successfully transformed Spanish cinema, captivating a wide audience by representing modern society's struggles and dilemmas.