Kinomania 40: Love, the Magician

A drama of fiery passion about a young Roma woman haunted by the spirit of her dead husband. She can only reclaim her love through a magical dance that frees her from the curse of the past. The film was shown at the very first edition of Kinomania back in 1987 (then called "World Cinema Panorama") and is described as a visual and musical masterpiece that immerses the viewer in Spanish flamenco. Director: Carlos Saura. Cast: Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Laura del Sol. Spain, 1986, 100 min. Screened out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 1986.