Our man in Cairo Jul 19, 2008
For Cairo Time, Iron has assembled an international cast that includes the Oscar-nominated Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April, Far From Heaven), Sudan-born actor Alexander Siddig (Syriana, Kingdom of Heaven), Spain's Elena Anaya (Savage Grace, Sex and Lucia) and Winnipeg's Tom McCamus (The Sweet Hereafter, Shake Hands With the Devil). Written and directed by the 35-year-old Nadda (whose earlier work includes 2005's Sabah, about a Muslim woman living in Toronto who falls for a non-Muslim man),... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
* Other Releases May 23, 2008
Director Julio Medem, best known for his 2001 hit Sex and Lucia, creates another story that lives up to its title. Cave-raised Ana (Manuela Velles) is a young artist who accepts an offer to move to Madrid and join a commune. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bernal, Luna board 'Pedro Paramo' Jul 27, 2007
Canana joins already confirmed Sogecine, the Spanish producer of The Others and Sex and Lucia, and Andres Santanas Ariane-Ariete, as well as Portu-gals Take 2000. A big screen adaptation of Juan Rulfos novel of the same name, a milestone in modern Latin American literature, Pedro Paramo is written and helmed by Mateo Gil, the longtime screen-writing partner of Alejandro Amenabar. (Variety)
Fresnadillo to direct 'Wednesday' Jul 26, 2007
Lavigne has produced numerous Spanish films, including "Sex and Lucia" and "The Lovers From the North Pole.". Simpson's producing credits include "Far From Heaven" and "Boys Don't Cry," along with the upcoming "Gardner of Eden.". (Variety)
Trade body launches VOD service Mar 29, 2007
These include Alejandro Amenabar's Nicole Kidman chiller "The Others," Julio Medem's steamy "Sex and Lucia" with Paz Vega, and Fernando Colomo's lyrical young Gerald Brennan bio "South of Granada.". Classics include Juan Antonio Bardem's "Death of a Cyclist" (1955) and Luis Berlanga's "The Executioner" (1964). (Variety)
Cool Canaries Feb 25, 2007
Watching Sex and Lucia made me visit Formentera. Posted by redwood Feb 19 2007. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
EW review: Stay away from 'Turistas' Dec 5, 2006
(Like her compatriot Penelope Cruz, the star of Julio Medem's "Sex and Lucia" has so far been ill-used by Hollywood. . (CNN -- Showbiz)
A pleasant wait in the express lane Dec 1, 2006
Vega, the Spanish actress seen here in "Spanglish" and the art - house hit "Sex and Lucia," has been around long enough for her to catch anything Freeman throws her, and the movie wisely underplays her carnal appeal (it's still there under the dowdy trimmings). "10 Items or Less" is nearly an acting class exercise, except for the fact that these two have long since graduated. (Boston Globe)
Sex and Lucia Oct 20, 2006
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Sacha Molitorisz, reviewerOctober 19, 2006. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
