Iberia (Hommage à Carlos Saura)

Iberia (Hommage à Carlos Saura)

Iberia

Espagne 2005 | Carlos Saura | no dialogue | 95’ | 35mm | Cast : Sara Baras, Antonio Canales, Manolo San Lucás, Marta Carrasco

A series of dance interpretations of the music of the late 19th-century Spanish composer Isaac Manuel Francisco Albéniz and in particular his Iberia suite. Much of the music draws upon traditional folk styles, including flamenco.

« The film offers a unique viewing experience, where the music is the thing and all diversions yield to Saura’s gift of making it work as a rich aesthetic experience. I highly recommend Iberia, and especially to those unfamiliar with Albeniz. » (Dennis Schwartz)

« Instrumentation ranges from piano to guitar to cello to percussion to more avant-garde stylings. Most of the pieces are accompanied by the usual impressive choreography and stunning use of color and staging. » (Martin Teller)