The Liberator (
2013) | IMDb:
6.8
Bolívar was instrumental in Latin America’s struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians and emancipators in American history. Libertador is told from the viewpoint of Bolívar, portrayed by Ramírez, about his quests and epic military campaigns, which covered twice the territory Alexander the Great conquered, and his vision to unify South America.
The Skin I Live In (
2011) | IMDb:
7.6
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
Starring:
Antonio Banderas
,
Elena Anaya
,
Marisa Paredes
,
Jan Cornet
,
Roberto Álamo
,
Eduard Fernández
Broken Embraces (
2009) | IMDb:
7.2
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.
Starring:
Penélope Cruz
,
Lluís Homar
,
Blanca Portillo
,
José Luis Gómez
,
Rubén Ochandiano
,
Tamar Novas
Volver (
2006) | IMDb:
7.6
Three generations of women survive the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition and even death by means of goodness, lies and boundless vitality.
Starring:
Penélope Cruz
,
Carmen Maura
,
Lola Dueñas
,
Blanca Portillo
,
Yohana Cobo
,
Chus Lampreave
The Sea Inside (
2004) | IMDb:
8
Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.
The Devil's Backbone (
2001) | IMDb:
7.4
Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.
Starring:
Marisa Paredes
,
Eduardo Noriega
,
Federico Luppi
,
Fernando Tielve
,
Íñigo Garcés
,
Irene Visedo
All About My Mother (
1999) | IMDb:
7.8
Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.
Starring:
Cecilia Roth
,
Marisa Paredes
,
Candela Peña
,
Antonia San Juan
,
Penélope Cruz
,
Rosa María Sardà