The Films of Bigas Luna

Name: The Films of Bigas Luna
Price: 283.34 AUD
Availability: PreOrder
ISBN: 9780719090431

Santiago Fouz-Hernández

$353.95 $283.34

Hardback

Forthcoming
Pre-Order now

QTY:

English

Manchester University Press
25 March 2026

Film theory & criticism; Individual film directors, film-makers; Film & movie: styles & genres; Film movie production: technical skills

Series: Spanish and Latin-American Filmmakers

The films of Bigas Luna is the first comprehensive English-language study of the complete filmography of Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna, spanning from Tatuaje (1976) to DiDi Hollywood (2010).

Engaging with theoretical frameworks such as haptic cinema, erotic cinema, auteur theory, and studies of gender, sexuality, and national identity, the book situates close readings of Bigas Luna's films within broader discussions of production and marketing. Fouz Hernndez draws on extensive archival research-including original screenplays, press materials, and interviews with industry professionals-while engaging with previous scholarship in multiple languages.

Structured into five thematic chapters, the book explores key concerns in Bigas Luna's work, including genre, gender representation, Iberian and Mediterranean identities, and meta-cinematic narratives. It can be read as a cohesive study of his oeuvre or as a reference for specific films.

By: Santiago Fouz-Hernández
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 692g
ISBN: 9780719090431
ISBN 10: 0719090431
Series: Spanish and Latin-American Filmmakers
Pages: 472
Publication Date: 25 March 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Santiago Fouz-Hernndez is Professor of Iberian Studies and Film Studies at Durham University