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'Diente por ojo', second 'Ciudad de Alcalá' award
November 28, 2007

'Diente por ojo', second 'Ciudad de Alcalá' award

'Diente por ojo' is a short film with the appearance of a feature.
I took the short film concept very literally and reduced the story...
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November 27, 2007

'Padam…', third 'Ciudad de Alcalá' award

What are you trying to express in 'Padam...'?
To talk about people who are very alone. It is a story...
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November 26, 2007

Ana Rayo, Best Actress for 'Padam…'

How did you feel when you read this story of 'friendship and tolerance'?
I loved it. There was a connection with the director. I felt I understood...
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November 25, 2007

'Hezurbeltzak...', special jury mention

'Hezurbeltzak, una fosa común' is an experimental short animated film. Was the technical process complicated? ...
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November 25, 2007

'Paseo', Arturo Ruiz, Canal+ award

'Paseo' is set in the Civil War. What made you set the action in the middle of that conflict?
We all have grandparents who lived through the Civil...
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November 25, 2007

'Herfra til manen', by Katja Eyde Jacobsen, Second 'ALCINE' award in the European Short Film Competition

What ideas were you trying to get across in 'Herfra til manen'?
It is the story of two children who live with a violent father. They have nobody...
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Palmarés alcine37
November 19, 2007

Palmarés alcine37



CERTAMEN NACIONAL DE CORTOMETRAJES





PRIMER PREMIO 'CIUDAD DE ALCALÁ'
'Traumalogía', de Daniel Sánchez Arévalo

SEGUNDO...
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'Film Jockey' unites music and film to depict New York
November 08, 2007

'Film Jockey' unites music and film to depict New York

Cinema and Music are perfect partners. The proof is Sónica's programming, which over the last few years has sweetened the nights of ALCINE with...
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'The short's island', a stroll through Irish cinema
November 08, 2007

'The short's island', a stroll through Irish cinema

Conversations about Ireland nearly always evoke positive emotions. A pint of dark beer, friendly locals that greet you and see you off with a smile,...
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Perry Blake tops the bill of Sónica 07
November 08, 2007

Perry Blake tops the bill of Sónica 07

Music with cinematic connections, not your typical soundtrack. ALCINE keeps up the relationship between decibels and images with Sónica 07, a...
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November 07, 2007

'Movies 4 Teens', short films for respect and equality

Imbuing young people with values such as tolerance, equality and respect is one of the most important jobs of parents and teachers. Cinema is one of...
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November 07, 2007

'Shorts a la Carte' is a bridge between filmmakers and film industry professionals

ALCINE does not stick strictly to screening and circulating. 'Shorts a la Carte' is a complementary and essential road with one central premise: to...
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Photographer Óscar Fernández Orengo portrays filmmakers in an exhibition entitled 'Through my eyes'
November 06, 2007

Photographer Óscar Fernández Orengo portrays filmmakers in an exhibition entitled 'Through my eyes'


There are directors who are used to the spotlights, the television cameras, the glamour of award ceremonies and the red carpets. Others stay firmly...
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'Contemporary Voices: conversations with the latest in Spanish Cinema' one of the highlights of ALCINE's parallel activities.
November 06, 2007

'Contemporary Voices: conversations with the latest in Spanish Cinema' one of the highlights of ALCINE's parallel activities.

'Contemporary Voices. Conversations with the latest in Spanish cinema' is an attempt at expanding what has until recently been accepted as 'Spanish...
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The European Short Film Competition confirms its position as ALCINE's third major section
November 06, 2007

The European Short Film Competition confirms its position as ALCINE's third major section

Development has always played a major role in ALCINE's philosophy. Rather than resting on its laurels, the Festival has strived to move ahead, to...
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The 'Contemporary Voices' film section covers recent national output.
November 06, 2007

The 'Contemporary Voices' film section covers recent national output.

The 'Mirror Outlooks' section was created by ALCINE in 1997. The initiative aimed to discuss Spain's most recent film production. Last year the...
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The National Short Film Competition reaffirms itself as the cornerstone of the Festival
November 06, 2007

The National Short Film Competition reaffirms itself as the cornerstone of the Festival

With 37 years experience behind it there is little left to say about the National Short Film Competition, a mainstay of ALCINE's expansive...
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'Contemporary Voices: conversations with the latest in Spanish cinema', a book analyzing a decade in cinema
November 06, 2007

'Contemporary Voices: conversations with the latest in Spanish cinema', a book analyzing a decade in cinema

For the second year in a row, the Alcalá de Henares/Comunidad de Madrid Film Festival is publishing a book analyzing the latest in Spanish cinema....
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ALCINE's latest festival marked by new developments
November 06, 2007

ALCINE's latest festival marked by new developments

The Film Festival circuit has enjoyed a surprising boom over the last few years. New events are sharing the limelight with existing ones obliged to...
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Open Screen for New Directors brings together the best debut works from recent months
November 06, 2007

Open Screen for New Directors brings together the best debut works from recent months

Daniel Sánchez Arévalo ('AzulOscuroCasiNegro'), Vicente Peñarrocha ('Fuera del cuerpo'), José Luis Guerín ('Innisfree'), Fernando León de...