FIRST SCREENING JULY 27, 2007
DOCUMENTARY: THE QUEEN OF THE GYPSIES
Spanish & English
Director: Jocelyn Ajami
Music: Sabicas, Carmen Amaya
Cast: Carmen Amaya
The ferocious talent and extraordinary life of flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya burn up the screen in director Jocelyn Ajami's documentary about a woman who changed the rules of her art forever. Born in 1913 into Barcelona's impoverished Gypsy community, Amaya first performed publicly at the age of four. By her teens, she was an international sensation. Her fiercely sensual, heel-stomping, hip-thrusting performance style thrilled and shocked audiences for its challenge to flamenco's traditional gender roles, and Ajami deftly deploys rarely seen clips from Amaya's films to attest to her hypnotic presence. At the same time, home movies and the reminiscences of family and friends reveal the intimate passions and personal struggles of the greatest flamenco dancer of all time.
AUGUST 18, 2007
EL EMBRUJO DEL FANDANGO (1937)
With Antonia, José, Francisco Amaya & Sabicas (Agustín Castellón)
ORIGINAL GYPSY DANCES (1941)
With Antonia, Leonor, José, Francisco Amaya & Sabicas
For those who know Carmen Amaya, words are insufficient to describe this greatest of Flamenco bailaoras (dancers): electrifying, mesmerizing, a volcano. One can only try. For those who have not watched her dancing, one can only recommend that they do.
SEPTMEBER 8, 2007
MARIA DE LA O (1936)
Carmen Amaya, Pastora Imperio
If you have seen Carmen Amaya in Los Tarantos (shortly before she died) and wondered about what you had missed not seeing her in her younger years. Carmen Amaya was 16 years of age and the magic of her powerful and entrancing dancing is here, not to mention listening again to the haunting ballad of María de la O. A wonderful movie to see again and again.
OCTOBER 13, 2007
LOS TARANTOS (1963)
The fundamental and important picture of the 60's period is Francisco Rovira Beleta's Los Tarantos (1963) based on the work of Alfredo Mañas, Historia de los Tarantos, the romantic and tragic story of two Gypsy youths from rival families. The film was a major contribution to the art of film-making, not only of baile but as a drama featuring Carmen Amaya, Sara Lezana in the role of bride Juana La Zoronga, Antonio Gades as the friend of the groom and the voice of Chocolate. The film has been popular ever since, having been nominated, at the time, for an Oscar Academy award.
Director Carlos Saura
NOVEMBER 10, 2007
BODAS DE SANGRE (1981)
Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, El Güito, José Mercé, Gomes de Jerez, Emilio de Diego, Antonio Solera,...
Bodas de Sangre, the first of 5 Flamenco films directed by Carlos Saura, is based on a classic drama by Federico García Lorca. At the time, Antonio Gades, in the leading role, was Spain's leading dancer - choreographer.
DECEMBER 1, 2007
CARMEN (1983)
Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Laura del Sol, Paco de Lucía, Juan Antonio Jiménez
Carmen (1983), the second of the five Flamenco Films directed by Carlos Saura, won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival: for Best Technical Quality and Best Artistic Contribution.
JANUARY 12, 2008
EL AMOR BRUJO (1986)
Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Laura del Sol, La Polaca, Rocío Jurado, Enrique Ortega, Diego Pantoja, Gómez de Jerez.
Amor Brujo (1986), the third of Carlos Saura's 5 Flamenco films, with the same award winning cast.
FEBRUARY 9, 2008
SEVILLANAS (1992)
Carlos Saura's exploration of the variety of Sevillanas: De Lebrija, Boleras, Clásicas, Rocieras, Gitanas, Actuales, A Dos Guitarras, Corraleras. Artists: Baile: Matilde Coral, Merche Esmeralda, Lola Flores, Rafael el Negro, Manuela Carrasco. Cante: Camarón de la Isla, Rocío Jurado, Salmarina, Manuel Pareja Obregón, Paco Toronjo, Los Romeros de la Puebla. Guitarra: Paco de Lucía, Manolo SanLúcar, Tomatito.
MARCH 10, 2008
FLAMENCO (1995)
All the great current Flamenco artists are represented in this latest of Saura's Flamenco movies. An excellent way to discover what Flamenco is all about. A definite must see of the serious aficionados.
The movie presents a fascinating tour of flamenco in all its facets, in the capable hands of its elite cast. And, to provide it with some educational value, it features an introduction where a voice narrates the history and evolution of this artform. Contents: Bulerías, Guajira, Alegrías, Farruca, Martinete, Fandangos de Huelva, Petenera, Siguiriyas, Soleares, Tarantas, Tangos, Alegrías, Rumba. Mas de cien primeras figuras, lo más representativo de nuestro cante, toque y baile..
More to be announced...
CULTURAL STAGE OF ART | FORO CULTURAL DE LAS ARTES
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Santa Ana, CA. 92701 (Lower Level)
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