Spanish Film Days: 'O corno' Screens at Blickle Kino
As part of the Spanish Film Days, the Belvedere's Blickle Kino is showcasing 'O corno,' directed by Jaione Camborda. This 2023 film, running for 105 minutes, is a collaborative effort among Spain, Portugal, and Belgium. The story is set in 1971 in Galicia and revolves around María, a midwife from Illa de Arousa, who faces dire repercussions after assisting a woman with an abortion. Forced to escape to Portugal via a smuggler's path, the film highlights themes of women's camaraderie and the fight for autonomy during the oppressive Franco regime. Admission is free, though tickets are necessary.
Key facts
- The film 'O corno' is directed by Jaione Camborda and was released in 2023.
- The film is a Spanish-Portuguese-Belgian co-production with a runtime of 105 minutes.
- The plot is set in Galicia in 1971 and follows a shell collector and midwife named María.
- María helps a young woman with an abortion and is forced to flee to Portugal.
- The film highlights female solidarity and untold stories from the Franco dictatorship.
- The screening takes place at Blickle Kino, part of the Belvedere museum in Vienna.
- Admission is free but requires a free event ticket.
- The event is part of the Spanish Film Days and is a preview of 'Looking for E.G.K.'
Entities
Artists
- Jaione Camborda
- Janet Novás
- Siobhan Fernandes
- Carla Rivas
- Daniela Hernán Marchán
- María Lado
- Julia Gómez
Institutions
- Belvedere
- Blickle Kino
Locations
- Spain
- Portugal
- Belgium
- Galicia
- Illa de Arousa
- Vienna
- Austria