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The Basque Educational Organization in conjunction with the Basque Cultural Center presents The Basque Film Series. The series began in 2004, with the screening of Julio Medem's "La Pelota Vasca", and continues in 2009. The screenings will be hosted by Dr. Pedro Oiarzabal, of the University of Nevada at Reno, who will introduce the films, give background information on the directors and on the historical context and will moderate a discussion session after the screenings. |
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The controversy engendered by
Julio Medem's Basque Ball: The Skin Against the Stone is only the latest bout in a struggle to represent and explore Basque identity on film. Early travelogues celebrated a unique landscape and heritage that had bred an indomitable race, and this Romantic notion of a historically, linguistically and culturally isolated nation in mainland Europe, with provinces spilling either side of the Pyrenees, would also charm foreign writers and film-makers such as Orson Welles. British
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Vacas |
Segovia Breakout |
Yoyes |
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Witches' Sabbath Navarre at the end of 17th century the film takes place in a feudal setting. Garazi the grand daughter of a woman who was burnt and accused of being a witch, has had a love affair with Iņigo the son and heir of Don Fermin the overlord of the village, has been initiated to the Witches' Sabbath by a faith-healer. She is now going out with another man, Unai, one of the young men who are opposed to Don Fermin's absolute power. Don Fermin, in order to stop the people's rightful protest, unleashes a cruel hunt against the so-called witches with the efficient help of an Inquisitor.
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1984, directed by Pedro Olea, 109 minutes, color, in Euskara with English subtitles.
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Basque Short Selection |
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Both films!
Friday, June 12th, 7:30pm, Basque Cultural Center
Free Admission.
Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080