Welcome Mr. Marshall! is a Spanish comedy film set in the 1950s. The story revolves around the fictional Spanish town, Villar del Río, which eagerly awaits the visit of American officials who are expected to provide financial aid through the Marshall Plan. The excitement and preparations in the town take unexpected turns as the locals try to impress the Americans and showcase their exaggerated ideas of American culture. The film hilariously portrays the clash of stereotypes, highlighting the absurdity of certain cultural expectations. Through comedic situations and lively characters, Welcome Mr. Marshall! provides a humorous critique of Spanish society and its aspirations during that time.
In a small town in 1950s Spain, a scam artist posing as a priest uses illusions and promotional hype to exploit the religious faith of the believers. He creates miracles using holy water, water fountains, and mineral water, but his deceptive tactics are exposed when a full-bodied apparition turns out to be a fake. With the help of a homeless man, he eventually learns the true meaning of religion and faith.
A young priest encounters major problems in the diocese where he must preach the word of the Lord, mainly as a result of hatred caused by differences in classes
Fearing that her niece Rosita will abandon her true love and enter into a marriage of convenience, doña Juanita tells her the story of when, many years ago, she fell in love with an accountant who worked in a circus.
Fernando, who has returned to his hometown after studying in Brussels, finds a strange suicide note written by his father ten years earlier.
A marginal group celebrates Christmas Eve singing and dancing in the street while a millionaire celebrates the feast offering a great dinner to his friends. The millionaire receives a telegram from his sister in America who announces her visit after more than twenty years without seeing each other…
Radio Stories is an anthology movie that combines comedy and drama in various stories, showcasing the diversity and creativity of radio programming. Set in Madrid, Spain, the film features different genres like comedy, drama, and even a quiz show. With elements like an Eskimo Eskival, the movie takes the audience on a journey through different radio programs and their unique stories.
Father Santiago Hernández, a Spanish missionary, arrives in Kattinga, India, to replace Father Daniel, who is seriously ill.
The strange disappearance of the dogs of his neighbors leads Juan to investigate the case on his own. It ends up finding out that the author of the robberies is a young woman called Eloísa, the cocky daughter of a scientist who uses dogs to create an antidote against sleep. Juan and Eloísa fall in love, but he will ask her to leave her luxurious mansion to live only with his salary.
Mauricio is a Frenchman who arrived in Barcelona fleeing from justice. He takes refuge in a hostel in Chinatown and falls in love with Pilar, the niece of the owner. When a murder is committed in the neighborhood, Mauricio becomes the prime suspect.
The story of a beautiful, vivacious gypsy girl and the two doomed men who fall for her.
Barcelona, 1860. Mr. Esteve, owner of a haberdashery and proud of his son, attends the christening of his grandson who, years later, determined to become a renowned artist, seems unwilling to continue the tradition and take over the family business. (Only badly preserved and severely mutilated copies of this film survive, just 69 out of a total of 108 minutes.)
Since he falls for beautiful Rosina, the Almaviva count is questioning his Donjuanesque life. He resolves to travel to Seville to seek advice from famed Figaro, who is much more than a barber.
Barcelona, Spain, at the end of the 19th century. Joaquín Rius, a prominent businessman, marries the young Mariona Rebull. Their apparent happiness is overshadowed by the arrival of Ernesto Villar, Joaquín's friend and Mariona's former lover.
Cadiz, during the War of Independence. The Lola singer in love with a French military entrusted an important message ...
A Spanish Charlie Chaplin wannabe (Benito Perojo/Peladilla) takes his girl to watch a football match in Madrid. Doesn't take long before Peladilla gets in on the action on the pitch.
Film based on the life of the priest Andrés Manjón.