A nation is nothing without the stories it tells about itself. In Spanish National Cinema, Núria Triana-Toribio studies some of the stories told through film, as well as the demands made on Spanish cinema to provide new stories to contribute to the formation of the nation. She also examines the changing national qualities of Spanish cinema, such as the 'Spanishness' of its filmmakers, while taking issue with studies of national cinemas that focus on 'important moments'.
Contents:
1. Introduction 2. Cinema in Spain between 1896-1939 3. A Constant Concern for the Popular Classes (1939-1962) 4. For and Against Franco's Spain: 1962-1982 5. 1982-1989: How to 'Reconquer' Signs of Identity 6. Spanish Cinema of the 1990s Onwards: Looking North but Heading West Notes Glossary Bibliography Filmography