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South From Granada [2003] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: Fernando Colomo Actors: Matthew Goode, Veronica Sanchez, Angela Molina, Antonio Resines, Laurence Fox Studio: Parasol Pictures Releasing Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy New: £11.83 as of 23/11/2009 02:08 GMT details You Save: £8.16 (41%) New (8) Used (1) from £11.83 Seller: inajiffy Rating: 3 reviews Sales Rank: 34120 Format: PAL Language: Spanish (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 111 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5060018653143 ASIN: B000GKHM5A Theatrical Release Date: 2003 Release Date: August 21, 2006 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: A genuine feel for Andalucian Spain November 1, 2006 Mr. John Ashworth (England) 7 out of 7 found this review helpful This film is a condensed version of the early life of Gerald Brennan, an English man who walked across Europe, and settled in Yegen, a village in the Alpujarras, which are on the south face of the Sierra Nevada, and as the film states, also South of Granada. br /It is a wonderful film, with accurate period detail, the Spanish spoken in genuine Alpujarran accents, sweeping misty panoramas, and presenting an acceptably condensed version of the account presented in Don Brennan's book of the same title as this film. br /It is also sometimes very funny, and gives a very accurate portrayal of the local politics in Spain at that time. br / br /This film was very well received in Spain when it was released, the only negative point being that in the flamenco dancing scene, the girl dancing and thus catching Gerald Brennan's eye and heart is badly out of time with the music. Personally I missed this, but other people noticed immediately. br / br /If you would like the story of how a genuine adventurer learnt to fit into an old village and learn its customs, then again, you would relish it, but fast paced adventure it isn't. br / br /If you are an afficionado of things Spanish, this film is a must see. Andalucian magic January 8, 2007 Jo Webb (Spain) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful This film is so true of some Andalucian village life even now. Enjoy a peek into the Spanish countryside watching this Englishman trying to fit in. The humour is very subtle and Spanish but will make you smile. If you speak Spanish, watch the original version so you catch the jokes as the humour will not translate well. al sur de granada March 11, 2007 Juanita (Wales) I was fortunate to obtain a 2nd hand Spanish language DVD in the outdoor market in Arunuez last year - it is entrancing - having already read the book the film managed to portray the poverty, humour and lifestyle of the 20's in a wonderfully encompassing human manner. If you are a Spanish student have a go at this. If you go for the English version you will still get pleasure from the scenery, society and fascination of Andalucia then and now. May be a bit slow paced for some. br / br /Anyone wanting even further insight try reading his book.

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