Manchester

The main events of the Bigas Luna Tribute Manchester took place in late March 2019, with an art exhibition running until April 12th. The event was a collaboration with the long-established ¡Viva! Spanish and Latin American Film Festival (that celebrated its 25th anniversary during this edition) at HOME Manchester, and the Instituto Cervantes Manchester. HOME screened the entire ‘Iberian Portraits’ trilogy in 35mm, with introductory presentations and a Q&A session with Bigas Luna specialists. A cava reception followed the sold-out screening of Jamón, jamón (1992). The Instituto Cervantes hosted the first UK screening of the posthumous documentary BigasxBigas (2017) – including a Q&A with its co-director Santiago Garrido Rúa – and the video-art exhibition ‘Barbaric Comedies‘, inspired by Valle-Inclán. Fittingly, the festival’s theme this year was ‘serious fun’ and the esperpento. A breakdown of the full programme follows below.

Thursday 28 March

Instituto Cervantes Manchester (326-330 Deansgate Campfield, Avenue Arcade, Manchester M3 4FN).

6.30 PM: Opening of‘BarbaricComedies’ video art exhibition with an introduction by co-curator Prof Santiago Fouz Hernández (Durham) and wine reception sponsored by the Instituto CervantesManchester.
NB Exhibition will be open until April 12th Mon-Friday 10AM to 8PM. Free entry.
Viewer discretion is advised.
7PM: Screening BigasxBigas (2017) – with introduction and Q&A with co-director Santiago Garrido Rúa. Page. Trailer.

Friday 29 March

HOME Manchester (2, Tony Wilson Place, M15 4FN Manchester)

7.50 PM: Jamón, jamón (1992), starring Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem and Jordi Mollà – with introduction by Prof Santiago Fouz Hernández (Durham University).
Followed by cava reception (first drink is included with film ticket), sponsored by Durham University, ¡Viva! Festival and festival sponsors. Page. Trailer.

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Saturday 30 March

HOME Manchester (2, Tony Wilson Place, M15 4FN Manchester)

5.50 PM: Huevos de oro / Golden Balls (1993), starring Javier Bardem, Maribel Verdú and Benicio del Toro- with introduction by Prof Santiago Fouz Hernández (Durham University). Page. Trailer.

Saturday 31 March

HOME Manchester (2, Tony Wilson Place, M15 4FN Manchester)

5.40 PM: La teta y la luna / The Tit and the Moon (1994), starring Mathilda May, Biel Durán and Miguel Poveda- with introduction by Dr Abigail Loxham (University of Liverpool). Page. Trailer.
Followed by discussion about the ‘Iberian Portraits’ trilogy with Dr Loxham and Prof Fouz Hernández.

La teta Manchester Q&A 1 — Dr Abigail Loxham (Liverpool) and Prof Santiago Fouz (Durham) during Q&A 31 March 2019

DOWNLOADS

– Bigas Luna Tribute Manchester poster (pdf) (jpeg).
– ‘Barbaric Comedies’ exhibition poster (pdf) (jpeg).
– Bigas Luna Tribute Manchester postcard (front / back).
– Bigas Luna Tribute Manchester info leaflet (pdf).
– ¡Viva! Spanish and Latin American Festival brochure and calendar.
– Instituto Cervantes Cultural events 2019 brochure (pdf).
– ‘Barbaric Comedies’ exhibition notes (English) (Español).
– PRESS RELEASE Bigas Luna Tribute Manchester ¡VIVA! Festival 2019

WEBSITES

– Instituto Cervantes Manchester
– ‘Barbaric Comedies’ exhibition preview + BigasxBigas (2017) with intro + Q&A facebook event
– ‘Barbaric Comedies’ exhibition preview + BigasxBigas (2017) with intro + Q&A Eventbrite (free registration)
– HOME Manchester
– ¡Viva! Spanish and Latin American Festival
– Bigas Luna Tribute Manchester Home website.
Jamón, jamón / Huevos de oro / La teta y la luna

TICKETS

BigasxBigas + intro + Q&A + reception + opening of ‘Barbaric Comedies’ exhibition.
Instituto Cervantes 28 March 6.30pm. Tickets (this is a FREE event).

Jamón, jamón + intro + drinks and tapas reception. BSL interpreted. HOME 29 March 7.50pm
Tickets (price includes entry to reception and first drink).