Iberia (2005)

A series of dances inspired by composer Isaac Albéniz's "Iberia" suite.

Director:

Carlos Saura

Writer:

Carlos Saura

Stars:

Sara Baras, Antonio Canales, Marta Carrasco

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Sara Baras
Antonio Canales
Marta Carrasco
Aída Gómez
Enrique Morente
Estrella Morente
Gerardo Nóñez
José Antonio Ruiz
Manolo Sanlúcar
Rosa Torres Pardo

Storyline

A series of dances inspired by composer Isaac Albéniz's "Iberia" suite.

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Plot Keywords:

dance | modern dance | flamenco

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Genres:

Musical

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Details

Official Sites:

2-1-0 Films [Greece]

Country:

Spain France

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

28 October 2005 (Spain)

Box Office

Budget:

€300,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

DRAX audio, Morena Films, TeleMadrid

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min 120 min 99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White

Did You Know?

Goofs

During the "Triana" musical number, the sound of the piano is a little bit ahead from the pianist interpretation that we're seeing.

User Reviews

Seattle International Film Festival - David Jeffers for SIFFblog.com

Saturday June 3, 6:30pm The Neptune

Monday June 5, 4:30pm The Neptune

Few celebrations of ethnic and cultural identity succeed as mightily as Carlos Saura's brilliant interpretation of Isaac Albeniz' masterpiece Iberia Suite. At the approach of its centennial, Saura drew together an unprecedented wealth of talent from the Spanish performing arts community to create this quintessential love song to their homeland. The twelve "impressions" of the suite are presented without narrative in stark surroundings, allowing the power of each performance to explode before Saura's camera. Creative use of large flats and mirrors, moved throughout the set, combined with screens, shadows, fire, rain and rear projection add glorious dramatic effects to the varied selections of song, dance and instrumental performance. Photographs of Albeniz reappear throughout the program, connecting the passion of the music to its great creator. Saura encompasses all Spaniards on his stage from the beautiful elegance of elderly flamenco dancers in traditional costume to children joyously dancing with their instructors.