Humor short film made by amateurs, under the direction of Claudio Gómez Grau. Played by José Armengol and Francisco Vilanova.
José Armengol, Francisco Vilanova
Spain

Broma pesada is not a film you watch for entertainment; you watch it to see the limits of amateur enthusiasm. It is a stiff, clunky relic that will likely alienate anyone who isn't a dedicated historian of Spanish fringe cinema. If you want actual laughs, you are looking in the wrong place. This film works because: It...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Claudio Gómez Grau

Eduardo Notari
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"Broma pesada is not a film you watch for entertainment; you watch it to see the limits of amateur enthusiasm. It is a stiff, clunky relic that will likely alienate anyone who isn't a dedicated historian of Spanish fringe cinema. If you want actual laughs, you are looking in the wrong place. This film works because: It provides a raw, unedited look at how early amateur filmmakers struggled with the mechanics of a simple gag. This film fails because: The comedic timing is non-existent, the perfor..."

