The First Few Minutes of Spanish Language Films

<p> The first few minutes of a film orient the viewer, offering cues for a richer, more nuanced reading. With this premise, the author provides many insights into the history of Spanish language film, encouraging an enhanced understanding of the Spanish/Hispanic canon commonly taught in courses on film. The author explores <I>El espiritu de la colmena</I> (1973), <I>La historia oficial</I> (1985), <I>Fresa y chocolate</I> (1994), <I>El crimen del p