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Four's a Crowd

Josep Lambies presents "Four's a Crowd"

Directed by Álex de la Iglesia, 2022, Spain, 99 minutes.
Original title: El cuarto pasajero.

In the wake of using a car-sharing mobile app to cope with his economic problems, Julián, a divorced man, meets Lorena, whom he begins to drive to Madrid on a regular basis, falling romantically for her. He is about to open up his feelings in one of those travels, but the situation takes an unexpected turn because of the selection of the rest of passengers.

The Girls Are Alright

Josep Lambies presents "The Girls Are Alright"

Directed by Itsaso Arana, 2023, Spain, 85 minutes.
Original title: Las chicas están bien.

Four actresses and a writer spend a summer week in an old mill to rehearse a play. During those days, the girls will get to know each other and measure themselves through the materials that the work presents.

The Human Voice & Strange Way of Life

Josep Lambies presents "The Human Voice" and "Strange Way of Life"

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, 2020 & 2023 respectively, Spain, 30 & 31 minutes.

The Human Voice

A woman watches time passing next to the suitcases of her ex-lover and a restless dog who doesn’t understand that his master has abandoned him. Two living beings facing abandonment.

Strange Way of Life

After 25 years, Silva rides a horse across the desert to visit his friend Sheriff Jake. They celebrate the meeting, but the next morning, Jake tells him that reason for his trip is not to go down the memory lane of their friendship.

About this project

Cultural journalist, film critic and professor Josep Lambies provides commentary on a selection of films from Spanish Cinema Now + 2024.

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Spanish Cinema Now + 2024: Cultural journalist, film critic and professor Josep Lambies provides commentary on a selection of films from “Spanish Cinema Now + 2024.”

Talking sites: “Talking sites: Spain in New York” is a gallery of spots devoted to places that are related to the culture and history of Spain in New York City.

Highlighting Spanish Women in Science: Discover some of the incredible Spanish women scientists working in the U.S. on the occasion of Women’s History Month.

SPAIN arts & culture: 10th Anniversary: 2021 marks the 10th Anniversary of SPAIN arts & culture, and we have prepared a very special publication to celebrate the best of our decade, inviting old friends to join us and highlighting some of the programs that still resonate with us.

Illustrating Spain in the US: Commissioned by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and curated by award-winning writer Ana Merino, “Illustrating Spain in the US” unites comic creators and scholars in a joint artistic effort to deepen into the Spanish presence in this country.

REFLECTOR: “REFLECTOR” is a series of electronic music that builds bridges between Spanish and American musicians. Each of the three chapters presents a double music session by a DJ from Spain and another from the U.S.

Cafés transatlánticos: “Cafés transatlánticos” is a new series of virtual talks between Spanish and U.S. creators, artists and different agents working in the cultural sector.

Spain Writes, America Reads: Virtual Presentations: This virtual series of author talks introduces recently translated books from Spain to U.S. audiences.

Spotlight on Contemporary Spanish Theater 2021: Contemporary Spanish theater is a blend of voices and styles exploring the issues of our time. The second edition of this series presents excerpts of works in a virtual format by contemporary Spanish playwrights with U.S. directors.

Spanish artists in New York: Renowned and emerging Spanish artists living in New York share their views of the city during the pandemic.

European Holiday Cookbook: With the European Holiday Cookbook, the Embassy of Spain joins its E.U. partners in bringing some European flavor to your table for this winter holiday season.

Shelter – Artist-in-Residence: “Shelter” is a new virtual choreography residence designed to create new work and foster artistic dialog between Spanish and American dancers and choreographers.

#This Is Not A Music Break: “#ThisIsNotAMusicBreak” is a series of multidisciplinary music videos created from collaborations between Spanish artists and artists from Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Japan and the United States.

Un café con…: “Un café con…” is a series of virtual talks with the Ambassador of Spain, Santiago Cabanas, and Spanish influencers living in the U.S.

World Book Day: Contemporary Readings from Spain: In this online celebration of “World Book Day,” a selection of contemporary Spanish authors read samples of their own works from their homes.

Spanish culture from home: During the stay-home order, more than ever, we celebrate and share the best of Spanish culture with you.

14 days / 14 artists: For a period of 14 days –from March 23 to April 5, 2020– 14 Spanish artists transformed the confinement caused by the Coronavirus into creative material.

14 days / 14 artists: young creators: In this second edition of “14 days / 14 artists,” emerging artists from Spain will transform the confinement caused by the Coronavirus into creative material.