Recent Cinema From Spain continues this weekend after its red carpet gala opening Thursday night.

Now in its fifth year, Recent Cinema From Spain is a fixture on the cultural calendar of Miami. Over the past years, thousands of audience members enjoyed Award-Winning Spanish cinema, engaged in Q&As with top Spanish talent, enjoyed a Spanish flavored opening gala, and experienced contemporary Spanish culture in the historical setting of the Olympia Theater.

Thursday's opening night at the Olympia Theater in Miami began with red carpet arrivals of stars such as actress Goya Toledo (“Hablar”,"Amores Perros,” actor Miki Esparbé (“Perdiento Del Norte," “Requisitos Para Ser Una Persona Normal”), actor Miguél Ángel Muñoz (“Hablar," HBO’s “Capadocia,” “Un paso adelante”), and actor William Miller (“Los Miércolos No Existen,” “Cinco de Mayo, La Batalla”).

An enthusiastic crowd of over 1,000 guests warmly received the opening night movie “Wednesdays Don’t Exist." Actor William Miller presented the film to Miami audiences and was later joined on stage by Goya Toledo, Miki Esparbé and Miguél Ángel Muñoz, who all emphasized the importance of Recent Cinema From Spain as a platform for Spanish filmmakers and actors, presenting Spanish Cinema to a wider audience in the United States.

Photography: Henry Perez

The Spanish series continues through Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 at:

The Olympia Theater, 174 East Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33131
Ph: 305.374.2444

Roundtable with William Miller, Goya Toledo, Miki Esparbé and Miguél Ángel Muñoz

Friday, Nov 20th, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Centro Cultural Español de Miami
1490 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Ph: 305.448.9677
www.ccemiami.org

In Spanish. Free event. No RSVP necessary. Limited seating, please arrive early.

“Requirements To Be A Normal Person” (“Requisitos Para Ser Una Persona Normal”)

Friday, Nov 20th, 6:45 pm DOUBLE FEATURE

Miami Premiere

Written and directed by Leticia Dolera

Spain (2015), 90 min, Spanish with English subtitles

Everybody tries to fit in, but few people go about it as methodically as Maria de la Montana (played by writer-director Leticia Dolera), who hopes to reach normality through a 7-item checklist. Her mentally challenged younger brother (Jordi Llorda) and overweight friend (Manuel Burque) seem to have most of the bases covered, and the success of Maria's quest may boil down to just being herself. Brightly colored and boasting a jangly folk score by Luthea Salmon, this romantic comedy is, as one might home from its title, charmingly eccentric. Winner of Best New Screenwriter, Cinematography and Editing Awards at the Málaga Spanish Film Festival. Starring Leticia Dolera, Jordi Llodra , Manuel Burque & Miki Esparbé.

Introduction by actor Miki Esparbé and talkback following the film.

“Magical Girl”

Friday, Nov 20th, 9:45 pm DOUBLE FEATURE

The award-winning, haunting drama

Directed by Carlos Vermut

Spain (2014), 127 min, Spanish with English subtitles

Luis (Luis Bermejo) has a 12-year-old daughter with a terminal illness and a last wish – to have a dress just like the main character of her favorite Japanese anime series. He will try do to everything to achieve it but his fate intersects with an unbalanced young woman (Goya and Feroz winner Bárbara Lennie) and a teacher with a troubled past (Jose Sacristan). Luis, Barbara & Damian will be trapped in a world of blackmail where instincts and reason will struggle changing their lives forever. Starring: Luis Bermejo, José Sacristán and Goya and Feroz Award Winner Bárbara Lennie

“Talk” (“Hablar”)

Saturday, Nov 21st, 6:45 pm DOUBLE FEATURE

US Premiere

Written and directed by Leticia Dolera

Spain (2015), 75 min, Spanish with English subtitles

Shot in a single, continuous take, “Talk” is a journey between theater and film set in a lower class neighborhood in Madrid on a blazing August night in 2014. For 75 minutes and over one mile, the camera follows 20 characters in economic, political and existential turmoil as they talk, argue, laugh, cry, taunt, whisper, scream, steal, date, fight, embrace and offer the audience a reflection on the immense power of the word. Starring: Sergio Peris Mencheta, Miguel Angel Munoz,Marta Etura, Antonio de la Torre,Raul Arevalo & Juan Diego Botto Introduction by actors Goya Toledo & Miguél Ángel Muñoz and talkback following the film.

“Breathless Time” (“Tiempo Sin Aire”)

Saturday, Nov 21st, 9:45 pm DOUBLE FEATURE

US Premiere

Directed by Andrés Luque Pérez and Samuel Martin Mateos

Spain (2015), 106 min, Spanish with English subtitles

Maria (Juana Acosta), a Colombian nurse who lost her daughter at the hands of three militiamen, travels to the Spanish Canary Islands accompanied by her youngest son to find one of the killers and get her revenge. She keeps with her a picture that she found in the ruined home, showing a face, an inscription and a name: Ivan (Felix Gomez). Gonzalo (Carmelo Gomez), a school psychologist whose existence changes dramatically the moment he meets Maria, joins her incessant and obsessive search. Meanwhile, in their little corner of the island, Ivan and his girlfriend Vero are unaware that their lives are about to change forever. Starring: Juana Acosta, Adriana Ugarte, Félix Gómez and Carmelo Gómez

“Off Course” (“Perdiendo del Norte”)

Sunday, Nov 22nd, 6:45 pm

One of the biggest box office hits in Spain in 2015

Written and directed by Nacho G. Velilla

Spain (2015), 102 min, Spanish with English subtitles

Hugo (Yon González) and Braulio (Julián López) both have university degrees but no jobs, and think they can escape the economic doldrums by leaving Spain for Germany. But what looked like a land of opportunity on TV presents more challenges to the two friends than they expected in this sparkling comedy. Starring: Yon González, Javier Cámara, Blanca Suarez , Miki Esparbe and Julián López Introduction by actor Miki Esparbé and talkback following the film.

The series is produced by EGEDA, the Spanish Audiovisual Producers’ Rights Management Association and The Olympia Theater, with the collaboration of the ICAA (Spanish Institute of Cinematography and Visual Arts) and the support of The CCE Miami, The Embassy of Spain in Washington D.C., Spain Art & Culture, The Consulate of Spain in Miami, Spain USA Foundation, The Tourism Office of Spain in Miami, Camacol, Epic Hotel, Air Europa, Miami DDA, The City of Miami, The Miami Dade County, St Thomas University, Artes Miami, Yiptv, Mira TV, Premios Platino, MIS, Strella Damm, Ron Abuelo, Marques de Riscal, MuchoGazpacho, Lolea Sangria & DoloresLolita restaurant.

Tickets can be purchased at: www.olympiatheater.org

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