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Wild Session examines Spanish exploitation cinema from the 1960s to the 1980s, focusing on its low-budget films that gained popularity across genres like westerns, horror, and thrillers. The documentary provides insights into the filmmakers and actors, such as Carmen Carrión and Antonio Mayans, who shaped this unique cinematic landscape during a transformative period in Spain's history.
The film contextualizes these works within the societal trends of the time, including the Franco regime and the subsequent Spanish transition. It illustrates how these films not only reflected contemporary culture but also left a lasting impact on Spanish popular cinema.
Why Watch
- •Meet filmmakers like Javier Aguirre and Antonio Mayans.
- •Find out about the impact of Francoism on cinema.
- •See how exploitation films mirrored societal trends.
Did You Know
•Spanish exploitation cinema thrived from the 1960s to the 1980s.
•The documentary features insights from notable figures like Enrique Cerezo.
•Wild Session runs for 85 minutes.
•The film was directed by Javier Aguirre.
Perfect For
Spanish film historyExploitation cinema fansCultural studies