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Viva

2012

Animation Arrugas is among the films screening
Animation Arrugas is among the films screening

The Viva Spanish film festival comes of age as it reaches its 18th year in 2012. The festival runs at Manchester's Cornerhouse Cinema from March 2 to 19. There will also be an exhibition, Landings, by Mexican artist Minerva Cuevas, on show throughout the festival.

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Latest reviews

  • Brother
    Review preview for Brother

    The footballing action is also presented energetically and naturalistically and, because of the strong dynamic between the brothers, we care deeply about their fate.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Two brothers try to escape the crime-ridden slums by trying out for a national football team.
  • Even The Rain
    Review preview for Even The Rain

    The film's heart is certainly in the right place, but its narrative is more of a scattergun affair.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    A movie crew shooting a film about Columbus find themselves caught up in modern-day protests.
  • Wrinkles
    Review preview for Wrinkles

    A thought-provoking consideration of ageing from the perspective of the elderly that is, perhaps ironically, hard to forget.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    An Alzheimer's sufferer finds a new place in the world after entering an old folk's home.
  • Bonsái: A Story Of Love, Books And Plants
    Review preview for Bonsái: A Story Of Love, Books And Plants

    Cristián Jiménez likes quirkiness and his enthusiasm for it, evidenced in his first film Optical Illusions and again here, goes a good way to convincing you to take the ride.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    Tragic-comic love story between two youngsters amid books, literary quotes, coming-togethers and fall-outs.
  • The Last Circus
    Review preview for The Last Circus

    The Last Circus is worth a watch for the unbridled imagination on display but ultimately it falls apart as much as its main protagonist.

    David Graham · 3 out of 5
    Two clowns become embroiled in a tug of war for the heart of an acrobat.