Category Archives: Bigas Luna

April 17, 2008

The Chambermaid on the Titanic (1997)

 “It would be wonderful to die of love.” In the film, The Chambermaid on the Titanic French factory worker Horty (Oliver Martinez) wins the company’s annual contest of strength (once again), but this year, the prize is a bit different. … Continue reading →

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August 27, 2007

Sound of the Sea (2001)

 “Travelers willing to make together the journey of no return.” In The Sound of the Sea Spanish director Bigas Luna creates a romance, wraps it up with allusions to mythology and produces a marvelous tale of love, passion and revenge. … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2007

Golden Balls (1993)

 “I married her for money. She’s an investment.” In Bigas Luna’s film Golden Balls Benito Gonzalez (Javier Bardem) is a loutish, crude Spanish construction worker with ambitious plans to build the tallest building in the city. The film begins in … Continue reading →

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