PELICULA Spanish film festival – Text and Photos by Jude Bautista

Love Is Where You Find it in ROBOT DREAMS

jude bautista — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:13:44 +0000

Watch Oscar nominated animation ROBOT DREAMS for free and many more in PELICULA PELIKULA, Spanish film festival at RED CARPET Cinemas, Shang Plaza Mall from October 5-13, 2024. Watch out for CINE EUROPA, late October for the best movies from Europe also viewed for free in RED CARPET Cinemas.

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Jude Bautista

Robot after years, finally sees his original owner, Dog Varon, across the street. Not knowing how to catch his attention from afar, he instead plays Earth Wind and Fire’s SEPTEMBER. An old song they both used to enjoy. Booming across the speakers were the opening lyrics, Do you remember 21^st night September?

From right: Amb. Miguel Utray, Filmmaker Mario Torrecillas and Inst Cervantes Dir. Francisco Javier Lopez Tapia. Watch Oscar nominated animation ROBOT DREAMS for free and many more in PELICULA PELIKULA, Spanish film festival at RED CARPET Cinemas, Shang Plaza Mall from October 5-13, 2024. Watch out for CINE EUROPA, late October for the best movies from Europe also viewed for free in RED CARPET Cinemas.

It works and Dog hears the song. Memories of Dog’s time with Robot come flooding in. The time they first rode the subway, their first time at the park and eating hot dogs, their first time at the zoo.

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ROBOT DREAMS was nominated for Best Animation Feature at the Oscars. Won a very long list of awards including 2 Goyas: Best Animated Feature and Best Screenplay, European Film Award for Animated Feature film, London Critics Circle Film Awards – Best Animated Film, 2 Gaudis: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score, Toronto Film Critics Association Award – Best Animated Feature and many, many more.

Amina Rasul is a peace advocate, environmentalist, bank director and self confessed Noranian. Photo was taken during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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International Line Up

Instituto Cervantes’ line-up includes a varied mix of films, not just Spanish. Sure to appeal to your taste. There’s CARMEN by Antonio Gades and the late Carlos Saura, LOLI TORMENTA (Stormy Lola) and EL PUBLICO (The Audience). Including titles from Argentina like PUAN, Brazil’s PACARRETE and Colombian short film LA SIXTINA (The Sistine) . Of course the Audience Choice awardee awardee (Short) in this year’s Cinemalaya: PRIMETIME MOTHER along with TRANSIENTS by Kyla Romero represent the Philippines.

Film makers from left: Arvin Belarmino, Kyla Romero and Jay Altarejos. Kyla Romoero’s short film TRANSIENTS will be shown in the short film section. Watch Oscar nominated animation ROBOT DREAMS for free and many more in PELICULA PELIKULA, Spanish film festival at RED CARPET Cinemas, Shang Plaza Mall from October 5-13, 2024. Watch out for CINE EUROPA, late October for the best movies from Europe also viewed for free in RED CARPET Cinemas.

Special Guests

Spanish Documentary Filmmaker Jose Luis Lopez-Linares flew in just in time for the opening of the fest. His latest work HISPANO AMERICA, CANTO DE VIDA Y ESPERANZA (Latin America, A Song of Life and Hope) was the most viewed Spanish documentary in 2021. He will be speaking about his work in a forum after its screening on October 8, 5pm in RED Carpet Cinema of Shang Ri La Plaza Mall.

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Center in orange: Filmmaker Mario Torrecillas and (behind him) Inst Cervantes Dir. Francisco Javier Lopez Tapia. Watch Oscar nominated animation ROBOT DREAMS for free and many more in PELICULA PELIKULA, Spanish film festival at RED CARPET Cinemas, Shang Plaza Mall from October 5-13, 2024. Watch out for CINE EUROPA, late October for the best movies from Europe also viewed for free in RED CARPET Cinemas.
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While Spanish Director and Screenwriter Mario Torrecillas conducted an animation workshop for kids called iRick, rack Catacrak! at the Grand Atrium of Shang Rila Plaza Mall October 6^th.

From left: Filmmaker Mario Torrecillas, Spanish Emb First Sec. Alvaro Garcia, Inst Cervantes Dir. Francisco Javier Lopez Tapia and Fundador Sr. Brand Mgr. Luke Polintan. Watch Oscar nominated animation ROBOT DREAMS for free and many more in PELICULA PELIKULA, Spanish film festival at RED CARPET Cinemas, Shang Plaza Mall from October 5-13, 2024. Watch out for CINE EUROPA, late October for the best movies from Europe also viewed for free in RED CARPET Cinemas.

standing from left: Dr. Donald Bautista, Tim Bautista, Lilia B. Yang, Erlinda Bautista, George and Jude Bautista. Seated from left: Alfonso, Jay, Kim, Hannah and Joe Bautista at Gloria Maris, Greenhills December 23, 2012.

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From the Robot Dreams Graphic Novel by Sara Varon.

ROBOT DREAMS an American Original

Robot Dreams is originally a successful graphic novel by Chicago based artist Sara Varon. Published in 2007, it landed on many Best of Lists: among them Oprah’s Book Club, YALSA Great Graphic Novels, NYPL Book for the Teen Age, NYPL Book for Reading and Sharing, American Library Association Notable Children’s Book, Publishers Weekly 150 Best Books of the Year.

Outdoor chorale at Eastwood City walk2 December 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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GAP is modeled by (from left): Jessica Yang, Aya Abesamis and Jasmine Maierhofer at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Multi Awarded Spanish director Paolo Berger was touched after reading it in 2010. He took on the animation project while writing the screenplay by 2019. The Spanish/French co-production debuted in Cannes in May 2023 and was well received by critics and audiences. Oscar winning director Guillermo del Toro called it “Beautiful, unexpected and tender.”

From THY WOMB display at SM North Edsa Cinemas (right) Lovie Poe.

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The universality of the graphic novel’s appeal was maintained by Berger by eschewing dialogue. He relied on the easy to understand visuals and enhanced it with music. Musical scorer Alfonso de Vilallonga won several awards including a Gaudi, a Goya and Platino.

NAUTICA at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Two stars from left: ALCHRIS GALURA and sister GLAIZA DE CASTRO pose with the Cha time Staff in Eastwood City walk2 December 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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21^st Century Love

Although set in 1984, ROBOT DREAMS is essentially a 21^st Century love story between a dog and his robot pal. Even if there are no humans in their world just animals and robots. It could possibly be the most realistic depiction of love in the modern world. The 1984 setting also explains the use of the Earth Wind and Fire hit, which was the brilliant choice.

Center: former Senator Santanina Rasul with son Cheng (left) and daughter Amina (right) during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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WAREHOUSE at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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ROBOT DREAMS eloquently portrays the unexpected twists and turns of relationships. Sometimes it goes awry not because of either party but rather through destiny or fate. Of finding love, losing it and finding it again.

Concept of HIYA

Robots acquiring human traits and feelings, has long been a tradition in cinema. The most popular examples are Hal from 2001 SPACE ODYSSEY, C3PO and R2D2 in Star Wars to EX MACHINA and BLADE RUNNER 2049 to name a few.

This is the first time, however, where I saw a Robot exhibit a very complex emotion. Filipinos have this concept of HIYA which has a lot of translations. Like many Asian languages, words can have a lot of meanings depending on usage. HIYA, pronounced hee-YA, can have negative aspects like shame, embarrassment. In the positive sense it can also mean, consideration for the feelings and welfare of others.

Before giving out too many spoilers, that’s how the story ends. Robot exhibits hiya, a strong consideration for the feelings and welfare of others. Some would say to the point of self-sacrifice. That all of us humans can certainly learn from.

From right: Amb Miguel Utray and Fundador Sr. Brand Mgr. Luke Polintan; Watch Oscar nominated animation ROBOT DREAMS for free and many more in PELICULA PELIKULA, Spanish film festival at RED CARPET Cinemas, Shang Plaza Mall from October 5-13, 2024. Watch out for CINE EUROPA, late October for the best movies from Europe also viewed for free in RED CARPET Cinemas.

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Filmmaker Jay Altarejos and Eunice Hilera; Watch Oscar nominated animation ROBOT DREAMS for free and many more in PELICULA PELIKULA, Spanish film festival at RED CARPET Cinemas, Shang Plaza Mall from October 5-13, 2024. Watch out for CINE EUROPA, late October for the best movies from Europe also viewed for free in RED CARPET Cinemas.

Marco Sison makes women swoon at the Eastwood Mall Open Park December 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Marco Sison makes women swoon at the Eastwood Mall Open Park December 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Nora hug’s loyal admirers during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From left: Alfonso Bautista, Kim Bautista ALCHRIS GALURA, sister GLAIZA DE CASTRO and Hannah Bautista at Cha Time in Eastwood City walk2 December 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Former Sen. Rasul is founder and Chairwoman of Magbasa Kita Foundation and is a life long Noranian. She made her speech during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From left: Cast member Glenda Kennedy and MMFF Best Director Brillante Mendoza during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From left: MMFF Best Director Brillante Mendoza, Best Actress Nora Aunor, Mercedes Cabral and Executive Producer Melvin M. Mangada. Photo was taken during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From left: NAMCYA Pres Renato Lucas and Inst Cervantes Dir. Francisco Javier Lopez Tapia. Watch Oscar nominated animation ROBOT DREAMS for free and many more in PELICULA PELIKULA, Spanish film festival at RED CARPET Cinemas, Shang Plaza Mall from October 5-13, 2024. Watch out for CINE EUROPA, late October for the best movies from Europe also viewed for free in RED CARPET Cinemas.

From left: Cast member Glenda Kennedy MMFF Best Director Brillante Mendoza and Best Actress Nora Aunor. Photo was taken during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From left: Choy Mendoza, former executive director of National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, Rustica Carpio, Marie Jusi Head of Noranian Organizations. Photo was taken during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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THY WOMB is a rare window to the Badjao way of life that all Filipinos should see according to former Senator Santanina Rasul.

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From right: former Senator Santanina Rasul and Cheng Rasul of Magbasa Kita Foundation. Photo was taken during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Warner Bros’ Rico Gonzalez may be wearing an ARGO tshirt but he is a true fan of SUPERSTAR Nora Aunor. Photo was taken during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Nakakak gigil sa sexy si Mercedes Cabral while Executive Producer Melvin M. Mangada shoots Ate Guy with his i-phone5. Photo was taken during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Nora Aunor is interviewed by Morly Alinio for TV5. Photo was taken during fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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MMFF Best Director Dante Mendoza with bronze beauty Mercedes Cabral at fan’s day in SM North EDSA. Photo by Jude Bautista

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The Poetry of LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED

jude bautista — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:40:11 +0000

The lovely Natalia De Molina won Goya Best New Actress as Belen. VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

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“On the white path the trunks of frustrate trees show black, on the distant mountains there is gold and blood. The sun dies . . . What do you seek, poet, in the sunset?” Antonio (Javier Camara) was quoting the poetry of Antonio Machado to Belen (Natalia De Molina). Antonio is an elementary school teacher; Belen is a young woman trying to escape her old life, Juanjo (Francesc Colomer) also had to runaway from home. The three of them form an unlikely friendship on their way to a remote town in Andalucia, Spain called Almeria.

Official Spanish entry to the Oscars VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas. Filmgoers who vote for the Audience Choice award can get the chance to win a round trip ticket to Spain courtesy of Qatar Airways.

Javier Camara won a Goya Best Actor nod for his portrayal of Antonio. VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

The real inspiration for Antonio, played by actor Javier Camara, is THE BEATLES. By 1966 he was one of many people obsessed with what is considered to be the ‘GREATEST rock band of all time’. He teaches English to grade-schoolers by reading lyrics of HELP. The story was loosely based on the experiences of real life teacher Juan Carrion Gañan. It is also Spain’s official entry for the Oscars.

3rd and 2nd from right H.E. Amb Luis A. Calvo Castaño and Mdme Maria José Carrasco from left: FDCP Chairman Briccio Santos, David Trueba, Art Acuña and Inst Cervantes Dir. Dr. Carlos Madrid. The PELICULA Spanish film festival will run from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas. Photo by Jude Bautista

In 1966 John Lennon starred in a WWII film shot in Almeria, Spain called HOW I WON THE WAR. VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

The title of the film is taken from the first line of STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER that was actually written by John Lennon during his stay in Almeria. Although he did write the song there, which had their own strawberry farms/fields, the song was inspired by an actual place behind Lennon’s aunt’s house in Liverpool called Strawberry Fields. Perhaps the strawberry fields in Almeria reminded him of that more innocent and carefree time in his life, hence the song. Lennon was in Andalucia, Spain to act in a film called HOW I WON THE WAR. The obsessed schoolteacher in Antonio had to try and interview the legendary Beatle.

from left: Natalia De Molina (Belen) Francesc Colomer (Juanjo), Director David Trueba and Javier Camara (Antonio). VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

On his way, he gives a car ride to Belen and Juanjo. The young, dark haired Natalia De Molina plays Belen. The role has won her a GOYA and CINEMA WRITERS CIRCLE AWARDS Best New Actress. To us Pinoys she’s very similar to Jasmine Curtis Smith. She has a sweet face that melts the toughest male hearts. She is trying to escape a failed romance, having a need to go away even to the remote town of Almeria. There’s a palpable sexual tension the first time she meets Antonio, even Juanjo. Both of them are too kind at heart to take advantage of this young lady on the run. The film does take an erotic turn when Belen has too much to drink and decides to take matters in her own hands, literally.

The HOT Natalia De Molina won Goya Best New Actress as Belen. VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

Spain in 1966 was under the authoritarian Francisco Franco Regime, which had been in power for 26 years by then. Franco himself described his government as totalitarian. His rightwing, conservative thinking pervaded the whole country and culture. This made the older, conservative generation at odds with the youth, free thinkers and psychedelic hippie counter culture.

Dictator Francisco Franco’s name on side of a hill- conservatism pervaded Spanish Culture during his reign. VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

Director David Trueba explained, “Social regimes are always transposed to family and other relationships. In the end the regime you’re living justifies the rapport between people. So we used to live in a repressive country the relationship in the family, the couple in the school it’s going to be repressive. If you live in a different environment it’s going to be a different thing. My idea was society was fighting against the regime even before the politics.”

Goya Best Director David Trueba. VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

from left: Francesc Colomer (Juanjo), Javier Camara (Antonio) and Natalia De Molina (Belen). VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

That’s what happened to each of the 3 main characters in their own way. Antonio imbibes the BEATLES values of peace and love to his students. His insistence on education and devotion to knowledge is often at odds with the many poor people just trying to survive. Juanjo played by Francesc Colomer is in conflict with his domineering and yes conservative father (Jorge Sanz) who is also a cop. Belen is battling conservatism within her own family and represents the struggle of women’s rights that we take for granted today.

cast from left: Jorge Sanz (Padre), Francesc Colomer (Juanjo), Javier Camara (Antonio), Natalia De Molina (Belen) and Ramon Fontserè (Ramon). VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

This role has earned Javier Camara a GOYA Best Actor award. He is also one of the more popular actors in Spain. He is likewise the lead in LA VIDA INESPERADA (THE UNEXPECTED LIFE) also part of the Pelicula film fest. ‘LA VIDA… is more of a comedy set in New York about an off, off, off Broadway performer welcoming his cousin from Spain for an extended stay. Hardly leading man material in terms of looks with his baldhead and potbelly, he easily charms audiences with his wit and humor. For Filipino fans, Camara has a resemblance with long time theater stalwart Miguel Faustmann (without hair). Both Miguel and Jasmine Curtis-Smith are currently starring in BONIFACIO ANG UNANG PANGULO opposite Robin Padilla in this year’s MMFF.

Javier Camara (Antonio) climbs his car to get a glimpse of John Lennon. VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

Desert-like landscape on the way to Almeria. VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

Almeria is on the southernmost coast of Spain. Cinematographer Daniel Villar proves he is a visual poet who captured the breath taking and changing landscapes. Getting there is almost dry, desert-like. The constant sunshine, tumbleweeds, reminds one of a Spanish colony-Mexico, hence the similarities in architecture and language. The stark blue of the Mediterranean soothes their senses after a long car trip through dry hilly country. Down the coast are the cities of Malaga and Marbella and further south is the Strait of Gibraltar. Watching a film takes you there, who knows you may actually win a flight to Madre España as well?

from left: FDCP Chairman Briccio Santos, David Trueba, Inst Cervantes Dir. Dr. Carlos Madrid and FDCP Exec Dir Teddy Granados. The PELICULA Spanish film festival will run from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas. Photo by Jude Bautista

Presented by Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Spain, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), Greenbelt and Ayala Cinemas, PELÍCULA is made possible by Emperador Distillers, Vibal Foundation, Qatar Airways, in collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico, Instituto Etxepare, Ayala Museum, Alba’s Restaurante Español, New World Hotel and Espa-Fil.

Emperador DE LUXE was made from vineyards in Spain. It is also the official drink of the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas. Photo by Jude Bautista

For the schedule, line-up of films and further information on the Festival please visit the official website of Instituto Cervantes (www.manila.cervantes.es) or log on to its Facebook page: www.facebook.com/InstitutoCervantesManila

Francesc Colomer (Juanjo) and Natalia De Molina (Belen). VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

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Clarisse Lukban and Cinema One Head Ronald Arguelles. The PELICULA Spanish film festival will run from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Javier Camara (Antonio) finally gets to the set of HOW I WON THE WAR. VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

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from left: Ramon Fontserè (Ramon) & Javier Camara (Antonio). VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.

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from left: Natalia De Molina (Belen), Javier Camara (Antonio) and Francesc Colomer (Juanjo). VIVIR ES FACIL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS (LIVING IS EASY WITH EYES CLOSED) is one of many films in the PELICULA Spanish film festival running from October 9-19, 2014 at the Greenbelt Cinemas.