¿Qué es el cine?

A thoughtful, essayistic drift through film history that invites you to look closely and feel what images do.

Directed by

Alejandro G. Calvo, Verónica Melguizo

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Alejandro G. Calvo

Tagline

CINEMA IS...

Overview

A series of video essays in which critic Alejandro G. Calvo explores fundamental questions regarding cinematic language, seeking to uncover the value of the image in the present day. Eschewing orthodoxy and academic didacticism, the series aims to understand the significance of cinema through key films and directors. It moves away from conventional criticism to offer an open, evolving reflection on the nature of emotion in the art of film.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, media, memory, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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