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During the mid 1920s, a network of spies collaborated with international business interests in order to rearm Germany, gearing her up for another World War. The Weimar Republic hid this secret weapons program under dummy companies all over Europe, including a renowned Film Production Studio. Three characters took the lead in this epic adventure full of glamour and the frantic energy of the roaring twenties: Spanish tycoon Horacio Echevarrieta (a local Citizen Kane), the most mysterious of all spies, Wilhelm Canaris; and a German Navy officer fascinated by risky business, Captain Walther Lohmann. Together, they built the best submarine in the World, and dreamt of an empire of high-tech military industry, until they were hit by the financial storm of 1929.

A mythical civilization, Tartessos, became the obsession of German historian Adolf Schulten, seeking his own private Troy in South region of Spain, a sort of Atlantis, origin of Europe and his dream as pioneer of a new science: Archaology.

Averroes and Maimonides, two wise men from the 10th century, as the inspiration to overcome today's challenges between cultures and religions, the so-called "clash of civilizations"

Original approach to the mood, style and philosophy of 3 poets, friends and editors of an avant-garde magazine, who enjoyed a bohemian and surrealist life in Malaga, linked to the so-called Generación del 27.

A literary event gathering 2 continents: poets from Málaga and Tangier meet in a celebration of life and literature around the magic of this Moroccan city. Old streets and cafes recall of other writers and creators in a city full of poetry.

Several flamenco artists recall their experiences while traveling and performing Spanish music in Japan.

After twelve years, Monica returns to her hometown in search of Miguel, an old love that she hasn't heard from since then, except for a recent and unresting phone call. She discovers the city shows a new landscape. As herself, it has changed after so long. This film is a journey to the memory as a place.

Visual poem inspired on the verses of Spanish mystical 16th century poet Saint John of the Cross, through the music and voice of Amancio Prada and the images of Raul Rodríguez.

Donald, a Nigerian, illegally entered Spain several years ago, but was extradited after getting involved with a gang of car robbers. Now he's back to fetch Teresa, the woman he loved and who had told him to come back for her. But three years have passed, and Teresa is now married to Antonio, with whom she has a young child. Frustrated with her small-town life, suffocating in the "sea of plastic" covering endless kilometers of tomato plants near Almería, Teresa dreams of a better life. Yet when Donald returns, she is afraid to take the first step. Donald, meanwhile, finds a job as a mechanic in an auto repair shop run by the kind and compassionate widow Carmen. The hard-working Nigerian makes friends with Carmen and with Antonio, who has no idea that Donald and his wife had an affair several years ago. Unfortunately, Donald provokes the jealousy of Paco, a drunk and racist who's in charge of finding workers to pick tomatoes. After Carmen rejects his marriage proposal, Paco begins to spread the rumor that Carmen and Donald are having an affair. And when Paco accidentally kills Carmen in a drunken rage, the townspeople are quick to pin the blame on Donald, who becomes fair game...

A Spanish teenager is afraid to embrace all that life has to offer while she copes with a mentally ill mother.

A collection of memories recalling Algeria's war of independence.

A missing submarine in Spanish Civil War leads to the first German Navy operation before WW2. Republican submarine C-3 was the victim of international secrecy and intrigues, after a torpedo from U-34 sunk it on December 12th 1936.

A film about bullfighting but, above all, about a father and a son, their relationship. The challenge of inheriting a tradition full of art and sacrifice, but difficult to match with the 21st century.

Avantgarde TV program approaching celebrities from Spanish cultural life, to talk and deal about a subjects they are specially linked or close, but not so well known in their public dimension.

The Magi, also known as the Three Wise Men, are one of the warmest mysteries from the Bible. Celebrated in a different way in every Catholic country, these characters seem to have played a role in History and not just a matter of belief.

A walk through an old Mediterranean city, where times and stories seem to be sharing the same spaces nowadays.

Exile of 30.000 children from Spanish Civil War is exposed here and related to other European economical migrations in late 20th century, through the voice and story of someone who spent her whole life out of Spain.

An attempt to perform "Tartessos", Miguel Romero Esteo's most celebrated play, will lead Martin and Ariana to discover the magic of tradition and ancient rites in their ordinary lives. But such a difficult text and the challenge of directing actors (specially experienced Carlos, to play the evil brother in the story) will challenge the whole experience, which is recorded by Ariana. Martin starts to realize why "Tartessos" has not been played on stage yet. In a combination of genres, "Solsticio" travels to the origins of Europe as imagined by Romero Esteo in the 80s. A blend of ancient, folk, traditional and modern resources, from heroes in combat to delicate music, with a strong Mediterranean flavor, seem to bring life to this young couple and the author himself.

Prehistorical paintings in the open air caves at Tifariti recall a past story of weather changing, paradise lost and a totally unexpected landscape instead of today's Sahara desert.

Eight foreign characters recall their exploits and fears in Malaga, a paradise city that starts a revolution on July 18th 1936, as the military coup is stopped by popular rebellion, until February 9th 1937, when Mussolini troops take Malaga and put it under the rule of Franco. Seven months that shape the stark tale of a besieged city, the first capital to be conquered in Spanish Civil War and a prelude of WW2.