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Camarón
(2005)

A must see!!
I was a little concerned about this movie, because the treatment you can give to a legend. I have to admit I just loved it from the beginning to the end. I enjoyed the music (which is real recordings from Camaron, Tomatito and Lucia). It tells the human side of a great legend of the Flamenco. I just only regret I couldn't see it on the big screen. The actors are very well characterized and the resemblance with the real Camaron and Paco de Lucia is just amazing. I wonder how many tapes did he watch to learn all the movements and expressions. I think is just a great job. I have to say it doesn't tell you any chronography. No dates and no places at all. In that aspect is very vague. You can tell is not back to "La Isla" (San Fenando, Cadiz), because he calls his Mom and he is living in a Pension (small hostel). Didn't know he had a paya (non gypsy) girlfriend for a while. It's a must see movie, if you want to know a big part of Flamenco History. I just can't wait for the next flamenco movie, and I hope they do a good job, and treat the other legend (Lola Flores, Jerez, 1923-Madrid 1995) with the same respect they treated Camaron.

La flor de mi secreto
(1995)

Repeated lines
Yes, the line at the beginning is also on another movie: "All about my mother", where Manuela (who is the transplant coordinator at a Hospital) received the same news, with almost the same words. Although, excellent movie and all actors stunning. Chus Lampreave as funny as always, and Rosy De Palma nailed the middle aged lady character. I totally recommend this movie. One of the most dramatic movies from P. Almodovar. Marisa Paredes is a great actress, and had some main roles on Almodovar movies (All about my mother,High Heels/tacones lejanos) and this one. Juan Echanove gets the Teddy Bear tenderness, I just love him. Joaquin Cortes had a brief role, and had a little dance. I think he is very innovative and very powerful Bailaor. I tried to find "High Heels" but it seems very hard to find in the States. I'll keep trying.

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