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We present the Spanish film ******** –winner of Best Actress and Best Screen play awards at Cannes and at BAFTA
Following the passing away of their mother in a fire, Raimunda (Penelope Cruz, VANILLA SKY) and Sole (Lola Duenas, TALK TO HER), leave their home town of La Mancha to live in Madrid. Raimunda lives with her daughter and unsupportive husband, taking on menial jobs, while Sole works in secret as a hairdresser.
The only member of their family to remain in La Mancha is their Aunt Paula, who speaks of their deceased mum as if she were alive. The sisters also visit their friend Augustina, who remains devastated by the death of the mother. When Paula dies, the situation changes and the sisters find themselves communicating with their apparently deceased mother.
The famous Spanish film director, Pedro Almodovar, directs this mysterious and suspenseful black comedy with panache and Penelope Cruz shines in a sparkling performance, with a wonderful flamenco number as well.
In Spanish, with sub-titles.
Further information plus trailer.
Wikipedia entry for this film.
PARWICH MEMORIAL HALL TUESDAY 28th October 7.45PM Entrance free. CERTIFICATE 15
- Wine and fruit juice available.
- Big screen.
- Silent projection.
- Hi Fi Sound.
- Special facilities for those with hearing difficulties; please ask.
PARWICH.ORG 
Again our second Alternative Film Night was very much enjoyed by the ten or so people who attended. The film, Volver, is certainly well worth seeing.
However the numbers attending were again low. What are your thoughts on this: would we be better on a different night, or was it just because it was half-term?
These Alternative Film Nights are very much an experiment, so do let us know how you would like to see them develop.
I am sorry that I missed the first two films on Alternative Film Night, despite having already seen them. They are both great movies. I congratulate Parwich Film on the selection process and would encourage people to take the time to go to see these “alternative” films (I know, I missed the first two!).
I hope the new poll will contribute towards making the evenings the success that they deserve to be.