The films of Bigas Luna is the first comprehensive English-language study of the complete filmography of Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna, spanning from Tatuaje (1976) to DiDi Hollywood (2010).
Engaging with theoretical frameworks such as haptic cinema, erotic cinema, auteur theory, and studies of gender, sexuality, and national identity, the book situates close readings of Bigas Luna's films within broader discussions of production and marketing. Fouz Hernández draws on extensive archival research—including original screenplays, press materials, and interviews with industry professionals—while engaging with previous scholarship in multiple languages.
Structured into five thematic chapters, the book explores key concerns in Bigas Luna's work, including genre, gender representation, Iberian and Mediterranean identities, and meta-cinematic narratives. It can be read as a cohesive study of his oeuvre or as a reference for specific films.
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Popular Culture in ArtTable of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of figures
- Acknowledgements
- Note on translations, sources and images
- Introduction
- 1 Visceral bodies: Tatuaje/Tattoo (1976), Reborn/Renacer (1981) and Angustia/Anguish (1987)
- 2 Erotic passions: Bilbao (1978), Caniche/Poodle (1979), Lola (1986) and Las edades de Lulú/Ages of Lulu (1990)
- 3 Iberian masculinities: Jamón jamón (1992), Huevos de oro/Golden Balls (1993) and La teta y la luna/The Tit and the Moon (1994)
- 4 Mediterranean femininities: Bámbola (1996), La camarera del Titanic/The Chambermaid on the Titanic (1997), Volavérunt (1999) and Son de mar/Sound of the Sea (2001)
- 5 Women and success: Yo soy la Juani/My Name is Juani (2006) and DiDi Hollywood (2010)
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Bigas Luna filmography
- Index
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