About Us
As most of our audience knows already, ‘Mirada' means ‘through somebody's eyes' and this has been the purpose of the Festival since its conception: to showcase the works and perspectives of truly outstanding artists through Cinema, the form of art we are so passionate about. With this approach, we bring a whole selection of films chosen by one of the most important Spanish artists of our time, Pedro Almodóvar, who annually selects the classics section of our festival. This year we are also proud to announce acclaimed American writer and director, Paul Auster as guest curator of La Mirada. It is an honour for us to show the favourite Spanish film of an international artist of such stature.
In 2008 we are presenting an entire selection of films on Flamenco, undoubtedly the most recognizable Spanish form of popular art, but not always represented with authenticity. Avoiding stereotypes, these films will give our audience an exceptional insight into the depth and beauty of flamenco. All About Flamenco is a fascinating journey through the history of this art, featuring the most unforgettable and passionate performances ever captured on film.
The New Releases section highlights the creations of a group of exceptionally talented and unconventional filmmakers who are redefining the cinematographic language. Their works have been internationally acclaimed as some of the most interesting European films of our time.
We want to express our gratitude to our audience from 2007 for making this festival such a memorable experience. We are convinced that you will be even more in love with cinema after enjoying this wonderful collection of films.
Rocío García
Festival Director
La Mirada 2008
La Mirada Inc. is a not for profit organization. La Mirada 2008 was made possible thanks to the efforts of Pedro Almodóvar, Paul Auster, Esther García, Lola García, Siri Hustvedt, Michael Weisler, Aitor Ibáñez de Pablo, María José Relaño, Justin Yuritta, Megan Dench, Kerry Louise, Kate Pappas, Myke Christoffel, Andrew Narozny, Tania Stewart, Asha Holmes, Louise Heseltine, Emma Miller, Lilit Thwaites, Simon Kingsley-Hall, Pina Virtuoso, Nuria Triana, Ramón López Castellano, Martin Stewart, Sally Cunningham, Rocío García and especially Ruby Rogers- García. We would like to express our gratitude to all our partners and sponsors for their support. Thanks to all our volunteers.
Thanks to Pedro Almodóvar, Agustin Almodóvar, José Pablo Alzina, Paul Auster, Victoria Benal, Simona Benzakein, Bernardo Bergeret, Oscar Berrendo, Mariela Besuievsky, Ute Bienfang, Alicia Botes, Jesús Cano, His Excellency Mr Antonio Cosano, Mercedes Castro, Corzo, Javier Degen, Mr Pedro Villagra Delgado, Ambassador, Patricia Echevarría, Yolanda Ferrer, Deb Force, Marisa de la Fuente, Juan Gamero, Esther García, Lola García, Marino García, Santiago García de Leániz, Mar Gómez, Fernando Gonzalez, Marcel G. Gracia, Siri Hustvedt, Dov Kornits, Marta Iñiguez, Alex Lafuente, Fernando Lara, Manuel Llamas, Juan José Leal Martínez, Juan Lebrón, Karina Lechmere, George Lekakis, Margarita Lobo,Will Machin, Michael Martinez, Sarah McDonald, Peter Mews, Raul Moreno, Marian Novaro, Toni Novella, Montse Pedros, Elena Pellone, Albertina Pisano, Paco Poch, Alejandro Righini, Jesús Robles, Jaime Rosales, John Rouse, Pablo Rubio, Leapoldo Sahores, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Megan Simondson, Richard Soweda, Paz Sufrategui, Maria Sylveiro, Alex Taylor, Nuria Triana, Miguel Utray, Melanie Vazeux, Manel Vega Jiménez, Pilar Torre Villaverde, Lyla Weisler, Tom Weisler, Ilana Werba, El Deseo, the Spanish Consulate in Melbourne and to the García Rodríguez family.