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Pedro Olea
Born June 30, 1938 · Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, España (age 88)
Pedro Olea (June 30, 1938, Bilbao ) is a Spanish screenwriter , film producer and film director. His 1984 film Akelarre was entered into the 34th Berlin International Film Festival.
Known For
Eloy de la Iglesia: Film Addict · 2025Eloy de la Iglesia: Film Addict
2025
MovieDocumentary
A dauntless film director, an enfant terrible in his early days, confrontational with censorship, always pushing the boundaries of freedom of expression, chronicler of the darkest corners of the transition, De la Iglesia will fall into the clutches of drug addiction, being forgotten and sometimes repudiated for more than a decade before eventually shaking off the ostracism to make films once again, that habit he could never kick.
A House Without Boundaries · 1972A House Without Boundaries
★ 5.11972
MovieDramaThriller
Daniel is a member of The Organization. He is sent on an assignment to Bilbao to determine what has become of a lad his age, a former member. He takes over the boy's room in an odd rooming house. When he is given the photo of the boy's girlfriend, he is so taken with it that he puts off his quest. The Organization requires him to continue, however, so he tracks her down to a remote fishing village.
The Fencing Master · 1992The Fencing Master
★ 6.31992
MovieThrillerHistory
A fencing master in pre-revolution Spain is hired to teach fencing to a beautiful young woman. Although he has never taught a woman before he is fascinated by her and agrees. She wishes to learn a particular thrust which he is famous for. When a local nobleman becomes involved with her the intrigue begins.
With Good Reason · 2004With Good Reason
★ 4.72004
MovieDramaComedy
A multi-part feature on the governing body of Spain, the Popular Party under Jose María Aznar. Themes include the bombing of Iraq, immigration, U.S. fire in Baghdad, and the manipulation of the media.
Bulgarian Lovers · 2003Bulgarian Lovers
★ 5.62003
MovieDramaComedy
Graying Spaniard Daniel has a healthy budget for indulging in the finer things in life. Daniel's favorite luxury is playing sponsor to younger men amid the lights and sights of Madrid's gay club scene. After Daniel shares a night with handsome Bulgarian emigre Kyril, he finds himself consumed with an insatiable lust for the charismatic foreigner. But, as their relationship takes shape, Daniel's latest conquest reveals his own manipulative tendencies.
El día que nací yo · 1991El día que nací yo
★ 4.61991
MovieDramaRomance
A gypsy who sells fish in a market, sings on weekends in a tablao. One day, a professor, exiled in Cádiz for her political ideas, offers the cantaora a job.
Más allá del jardín · 1996Más allá del jardín
★ 5.01996
MovieDrama
Palmira, a woman belonging to the Sevillian aristocracy, as well known for her decrepitude and hypocrisy as the rest of her population, enters into an emotional crisis when she reaches maturity.
The Legend of the Priest of Bargota · 1992The Legend of the Priest of Bargota
★ 3.71992
MovieDramaHorror
Long ago, the sect existed in Navarra the sorguiñas. One of them gave birth to a child of the devil, who went to study in Salamanca, frequented the cave and returned to their land, serving as priest in the village of Bargota. Shortly after settling deaths begin to happen in the place and some locals begin to suspect him.
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