Flamenco

The layering of painting, stagecraft, music, dance, and film does justice to the subject.

You don't have to speak the language to get drawn into the captivating performances - or set your toes tapping.

Mr. Saura's museum of dance lacks subtitles or lengthy explanations. This keeps the visuals fluid and intact, but even unambiguous flamenco could use some translation of lyrics.

With a camera that shows every movement of the artists, the films transforms itself into a parade of the most pure and authentic Andalusian art. [Full review in Spanish]