Jokes & Cigarettes brings to audiences the story of Catalan humourist Eugenio Jofra, a chain-smoking comedian known for his deadpan delivery, smoked glasses and trademark total black attire. Jofra falls into standup comedy by default. Originally a jeweller, his career trajectory changes when he meets musician Conchita on a bus, and it is love at first sight. He follows … [Read more...] about Jokes & Cigarettes – Film review
Spanish cinema
Tobacco Barns – Film review
At the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, there is a small rural town where locals have long made their living by farming tobacco. Seven-year-old Vera (Vera Centenera) lives in the big city but adores spending the holidays in her grandparents’ town and particularly in their deserted tobacco barn. This is where she first meets Nieves. In contrast, Nieves (Ada Mar … [Read more...] about Tobacco Barns – Film review