Characterized by expressions of individuality, popularismo, criticism, stoicism, humor, piety, and dignity, the literature of Spain spans ten centuries, includes some of history's most significant writers, and contains landmark works of every major literary genre. This program provides an overview of Iberian history as it relates to Spanish literature. The formation of regional tongues and their importance in the cultural life of Spain are discussed,...

From her first novel, which evolved from a letter to her grandfather, to her most recent works, Isabel Allende has frequently made use of magic realism and her expertise as a journalist to explore the harsh political realities of South America, the role of women in Latin America, and her own life experiences. In this program, Allende elaborates on her years in Chile, Venezuela, and the United States; the importance of spiritualism in her creative...

This program considers the works of Marco Fabio Quintiliano, Gonzalo de Berceo, Ana Maria Matute, Esteban Manuel de Villegas, Manuel Breton de los Herreros, Gregorio Martinez Sierra, Gerardo Diego, Rafael Alberti, Miguel de Unamuno, Federico Garcia Lorca, and Juan de Burgos.

Filmmaker Pedro Almodovar's ability to shock and provoke is legendary. In this program, the director traces his colorful career from obscure independent filmmaker, to his 1988 Oscar nomination for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and beyond. Using scenes from this and other major films-Folle, Folleme Tim; Pepi, Luci y Bom y Otras Chicas del Monton; Laberinto de Pasiones; Entre Tinieblas; Matador; Tacones Lejanos; and La Flor de Mi Secreto-Almodovar...

This mystery revolves around a series of three identical assassinations, each committed on the third day of the month, for three consecutive months, in three different locations. Following the clues, a clever detective stumbles into the perfect trap.

Set in 1930s Spain amidst the politics of the right and the left, this is the tale of a man of humble origin who kills the town bully in a just fight. His life then takes a sudden turn, entangling him in a spiral of violence and suspicion.

Poet, editor, publisher, printer-Manuel Altolaguirre achieved success in all of these roles, living a life fully committed to Spanish literature. This program documents his career, travels, and romances, focusing on his membership in the Generation of '27, his actions during the Spanish Civil War, and his later years in Latin America. Featuring accounts of Altolaguirre's magazine and book publishing activities, the program sheds light on his friendship...

In this 1973 interview for Spanish television, author and journalist, Miguel Delibes,talks about his early life and career. He discusses the origin of his french surname, the social realism and existentialist themes inhis novels, and his obsession with death. He was awarded the Premio Nadal for his first novel,"The Cypress Casts a Long Shadow," as well as criticism for "The Road." In 1973, Delibes was elected to the Royal Spanish Academy, and is recognized...

Marco Antonio de la Parra has been acclaimed as one of the best playwrights and novelists of Chile's new generation of writers, and his works of have been performed at venues including the GALA Hispanic Theatre, in Washington, D.C., and Joseph Papp's Festival Latino, in New York. This outstanding program features an interview with the writer, scenes from a performance of his Madrid/Sarajevo, and a rehearsal of his La Vida Privada.

A superb production of this masterpiece. The camera expands the boundaries of artistic imagination, so that this Celestina becomes the ideal key to the work itself, providing a truly memorable portrait of Celestina, who-together with Don Quijote and Don Juan-is one of the greatest literary characters of Spain.