{"id":1361,"date":"2020-12-15T14:17:35","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T22:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/?p=1361"},"modified":"2023-12-06T17:39:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T01:39:41","slug":"six-spanish-shorts-to-watch-over-winter-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/2020\/12\/15\/six-spanish-shorts-to-watch-over-winter-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Spanish Shorts to Watch Over Winter Break"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Headed into the break but still want to practice your Spanish? Check out these six Spanish short films for quick and easy immersion! Each film is directed and filmed for and by native Spanish speakers, and they come from a wide range of countries. Many of the shorts are also favorites at film festivals around the world! Make sure to check out Uno by Javier Marco. For more Spanish shorts, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortoftheweek.com\/channels\/\">Short of the Week<\/a>, and sort by country to find more foreign language short films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Detr\u00e1s Del Espejo (Behind the Mirrors) by Julio O. Ramos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DETR\u00c1S DEL ESPEJO (behind the mirrors)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/45270841?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Best for: Beginners\nGenre: Action\nLocation: Peru\nWatch for: an exciting short with a dramatic end<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Detr\u00e1s del Espejo is a gritty Spanish film focused on a couple running a motel. The husband tries to support his pregnant wife through shady business ventures, but the plot unravels when a body is discovered in a motel room. Although only around 11 minutes long, the film is exciting and deals with issues of morality surrounding the main characters. Should a person&#8217;s intentions and motivations ever excuse their actions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This film relies on a short dialogue between characters to explain many nuances. Much of the language happens to be fairly easy to understand<span class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-gray-color\"> even for intermediate Spanish learners, <\/span>and English subtitles are available to supplement. To watch the film, simply view above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Minerita by Ra\u00fal de la Fuente<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MINERITA trailer (eng, 1\u2019 04\u2019\u2019)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/71877977?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Best for: Almost proficient learners.\nGenre: Documentary\nLocation: Bolivia\nWatch for: a harrowing and very honest portrayal  <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Minerita is a short documentary film focusing on the incredibly difficult and dangerous life led by  Night Guards in a Bolivian mine. The three women followed by the film face the risk of violence both in the home and in the mines. To protect themselves, they carry TNT and rocks to throw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T<span class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-gray-color\">he movie itself is harder to find on streaming platforms but is still well worth a watch. Even nearly proficient Spanish speakers may<\/span> want to use subtitles because of the rapid speed and occasional slang used by the women interviewed. The trailer is linked above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">San Miguel by Cris Gris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"San Miguel\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/458420009?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Best for: Intermediate speakers\nGenre: Drama\nLocation: Mexico\nWatch for: its beautiful shots and brilliant acting<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>San Miguel follows a young girl as she tries to grapple with her mother&#8217;s grief over a death in the family. Beautifully shot and acted, the film focuses much of its attention on the young girl&#8217;s relationship with her religion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This short doesn&#8217;t rely on much dialogue and can be understood relatively well simply by watching the shots. Howev<span class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-gray-color\">er, an intermediate speaker should be able to follow the movie without subtitles, and a beginner might want to use English subtitles while watching the film. The film can be viewed above.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Verde by Victoria Rivera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Verde\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/305558448?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Best for: Beginners and Intermediates\nGenre: Drama\nLocation: Colombia\nWatch for: a realistic and bittersweet glimpse into childhood<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Verde is a well-shot portrayal of adolescense. The relationship between two sisters takes center stage, as a mundane day is predicted. It&#8217;s through subtle moments that a viewer sees shifts happening in the sisters&#8217; relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This film should be understandable t<span class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-gray-color\">o both beginner and intermediate speakers, as m<\/span><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">o<\/span>st of the language spoken in the film is by children. English subtitles are also available. The film can be viewed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Uno by Javier Marco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Uno | Short Film Drama by Javier Marco | Short of the Week\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6r5thRFrBoQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Best for: Intermediate speakers\nGenre: Drama\nLocation: Spain\nWatch for: a moving short about loss and compassion.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This film is simple but quite beautiful. A phone in a plastic bag is found ringing\u2014in the middle of the ocean\u2014by a group of fishermen. Touching on one of the world&#8217;s biggest crises, this film has a powerful message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This film would best <span class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-gray-color\">suit intermediate speakers but is still<\/span> a good watch for beginner and experienced speakers alike. Subtitles are available, and the film can be viewed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Con Amor by Stephen Cole Webley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Con Amor - Short Film\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/203043980?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Best for: intermediate speakers\nGenre: Drama\nLocation: Chile\nWatch for: its questions about morality<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This short film focuses on a young single mother and a conflict over morality when her brother comes to her in the middle of the night covered in blood. Thereafter, the woman faces a number of decisions concerning morality and revenge. The ending can also be interpretted in many ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This film&#8217;s Spanish should be understandable a<span class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-gray-color\">t an intermediate level, and Engli<\/span>sh subtitles are also available. The full film is linked above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Headed into the break but still want to practice your Spanish? Check out these six Spanish short films for quick and easy immersion! Each film is directed and filmed for and by native Spanish speakers, and they come from a wide range of countries. Many of the shorts are also favorites at film festivals around &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/2020\/12\/15\/six-spanish-shorts-to-watch-over-winter-break\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Six Spanish Shorts to Watch Over Winter Break&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2134,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[93,83,72],"tags":[155,122,154,153],"class_list":["post-1361","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-all-levels","category-film","category-spanish","tag-short-films","tag-spanish","tag-spanish-films","tag-spanish-media"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1361","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1361"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1361\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1681,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1361\/revisions\/1681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1361"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1361"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/langlabbies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}