If you aren’t already into silent Spanish cinema, Pepe-Hillo is going to feel like a very long afternoon. It is specifically for people who want to see what 1928 thought a superstar looked like. If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller, stay away. But if you want to see how the camera handled the cult of personality...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
José Buchs
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"If you aren’t already into silent Spanish cinema, Pepe-Hillo is going to feel like a very long afternoon. It is specifically for people who want to see what 1928 thought a superstar looked like. If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller, stay away. But if you want to see how the camera handled the cult of personality surrounding a bullfighter before sound took over, it’s worth a look. The first thing you notice is the costumes. The 'traje de luces' looks incredibly stiff. Felipe Reyes, playin..."
Joaquín Alcalde de Zafra, José Buchs
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