
Volver al Cine: 'Cómicos' (Juan Antonio Bardem, 1954)
Thu 26 Nov · 18:00
Instituto Cervantes Manchester
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On Thursday, November 26 at 6:00 PM, the Instituto Cervantes Manchester will host "Volver al Cine: 'Cómicos,'" a study session focusing on the classic 1954 Spanish film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem. This evening event is designed for both passionate film enthusiasts and Spanish language learners to explore this cinematic masterpiece in a supportive environment. Participants can enhance their cultural understanding and improve their linguistic skills through engaging group discussions and detailed analysis of the film.
Study session for film lovers and Spanish language learners with the film 'Cómicos'.
The Instituto Cervantes Manchester is launching “Back to the Cinema”, a series of study and film-enjoyment sessions designed for Spanish-language students and cinema lovers, led by Ana Valbuena. The aim is to revive the collective experience of going to the cinema at a time when, due to the rise of home viewing and digital platforms, watching films in a movie theatre has almost become a thing of the past.
This participatory film club invites audiences to return to the cinema, to share the viewing of a film, and to transform that moment into a lively, dynamic space for connection. Following an accessible introduction in Spanish, Cómicos will be screened, both with English subtitles. After the screening, participants will have the opportunity to practise and improve their Spanish through a specially designed study pack based on the main themes of the films. In this way, language learning is combined with film analysis and with the revival of the pleasure of watching cinema as a community.
A conversational level of Spanish is recommended.
Fourth screening: Cómicos (Juan Antonio Bardem, 1954).
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Spain | +13 | 1954 | 88 min
Synopsis: Ana Ruiz, a young actress who works in a traveling theater company, plays only small roles; but she aspires to triumph and puts success before Miguel's love. When the company decides to premiere a new play, Ana hopes to be the young protagonist; however, the role goes back to the already veteran Carmen. The businessman Carlos Márquez offers Ana to be the star of a new production if she becomes his lover.
Idioma: Spanish (with English subtitles).
Dirección: Juan Antonio Bardem.
Screenwriter: Juan Antonio Bardem.
Music: Isidro B. Maiztegui, Jesús Franco, Manuel Parada.
Cinematography: Ricardo Torres.
Cast: Elisa Galvé, Fernando Rey, Emma Penella, Carlos Casaravilla...
Producer: Unión Films, Mapol Film.
El Instituto Cervantes de Mánchester organiza «Volver al cine», unas sesiones de estudio y disfrute cinematográfico dirigidas a estudiantes de español y amantes del séptimo arte, de la mano de la profesora Ana Valbuena. El objetivo es recuperar la experiencia colectiva de asistir a una sala de cine en un momento en que, debido al auge del consumo audiovisual en casa y en dispositivos electrónicos, ir al cine se ha convertido casi en un recuerdo del pasado.
Este cineclub participativo propone volver a la sala, compartir el visionado de una película y convertir ese momento en un espacio vivo, dinámico y de encuentro. Tras una introducción en español accesible, se proyectará Cómicos, con subtítulos en inglés. Después del visionado, los asistentes podrán practicar y mejorar su español mediante un paquete de estudio especialmente diseñado sobre los temas principales de las películas. Así, el aprendizaje lingüístico se combina con el análisis cinematográfico y con la recuperación del placer de ver cine en comunidad.
Se recomienda contar con un nivel conversacional de español.
Cuarta proyección: Cómicos (Juan Antonio Bardem, 1954).
- -
España | +13 | 1954 | 88min
Sinopsis: Ana Ruiz, una joven actriz que trabaja en una compañía de teatro ambulante, interpreta sólo pequeños papeles; pero ella aspira a triunfar y antepone el éxito al amor de Miguel. Cuando la compañía decide estrenar "El cielo no está lejos", Ana confía en ser la joven protagonista; sin embargo, el papel vuelve a recaer en la ya veterana Carmen. El empresario Carlos Márquez le ofrece a Ana ser la protagonista de un nuevo montaje si se convierte en su amante.
Idioma: español (con subtítulos en inglés).
Dirección: Juan Antonio Bardem.
Guion: Juan Antonio Bardem.
Música: Isidro B. Maiztegui, Jesús Franco, Manuel Parada.
Fotografía: Ricardo Torres.
Intérpretes: Elisa Galvé, Fernando Rey, Emma Penella, Carlos Casaravilla...
Producción: Unión Films, Mapol Film.
Want to learn Spanish?
Why learn Spanish at the Instituto Cervantes?
We have online and in-person language classes for all levels. See our schedule here.
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Volver al Cine: 'Cómicos' (Juan Antonio Bardem, 1954) takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 18:00.
Volver al Cine: 'Cómicos' (Juan Antonio Bardem, 1954) is held at Instituto Cervantes Manchester in Manchester (326-330 Deansgate, Campfield Avenue Arcade, M3 4FN).
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On Thursday, November 26 at 6:00 PM, the Instituto Cervantes Manchester will host "Volver al Cine: 'Cómicos,'" a study session focusing on the classic 1954 Spanish film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem. This evening event is designed for both passionate film enthusiasts and Spanish language learners to explore this cinematic masterpiece in a supportive environment. Participants can enhance their cultural understanding and improve their linguistic skills through engaging group discussions and detailed analysis of the film.
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Study session for film lovers and Spanish language learners with the film 'Cómicos'.
The Instituto Cervantes Manchester is launching “Back to the Cinema”, a series of study and film-enjoyment sessions designed for Spanish-language students and cinema lovers, led by Ana Valbuena. The aim is to revive the collective experience of going to the cinema at a time when, due to the rise of home viewing and digital platforms, watching films in a movie theatre has almost become a thing of the past.
This participatory film club invites audiences to return to the cinema, to share the viewing of a film, and to transform that moment into a lively, dynamic space for connection. Following an accessible introduction in Spanish, Cómicos will be screened, both with English subtitles. After the screening, participants will have the opportunity to practise and improve their Spanish through a specially designed study pack based on the main themes of the films. In this way, language learning is combined with film analysis and with the revival of the pleasure of watching cinema as a community.
A conversational level of Spanish is recommended.
Fourth screening: Cómicos (Juan Antonio Bardem, 1954).
- -
Spain | +13 | 1954 | 88 min
Synopsis: Ana Ruiz, a young actress who works in a traveling theater company, plays only small roles; but she aspires to triumph and puts success before Miguel's love. When the company decides to premiere a new play, Ana hopes to be the young protagonist; however, the role goes back to the already veteran Carmen. The businessman Carlos Márquez offers Ana to be the star of a new production if she becomes his lover.
Idioma: Spanish (with English subtitles).
Dirección: Juan Antonio Bardem.
Screenwriter: Juan Antonio Bardem.
Music: Isidro B. Maiztegui, Jesús Franco, Manuel Parada.
Cinematography: Ricardo Torres.
Cast: Elisa Galvé, Fernando Rey, Emma Penella, Carlos Casaravilla...
Producer: Unión Films, Mapol Film.
El Instituto Cervantes de Mánchester organiza «Volver al cine», unas sesiones de estudio y disfrute cinematográfico dirigidas a estudiantes de español y amantes del séptimo arte, de la mano de la profesora Ana Valbuena. El objetivo es recuperar la experiencia colectiva de asistir a una sala de cine en un momento en que, debido al auge del consumo audiovisual en casa y en dispositivos electrónicos, ir al cine se ha convertido casi en un recuerdo del pasado.
Este cineclub participativo propone volver a la sala, compartir el visionado de una película y convertir ese momento en un espacio vivo, dinámico y de encuentro. Tras una introducción en español accesible, se proyectará Cómicos, con subtítulos en inglés. Después del visionado, los asistentes podrán practicar y mejorar su español mediante un paquete de estudio especialmente diseñado sobre los temas principales de las películas. Así, el aprendizaje lingüístico se combina con el análisis cinematográfico y con la recuperación del placer de ver cine en comunidad.
Se recomienda contar con un nivel conversacional de español.
Cuarta proyección: Cómicos (Juan Antonio Bardem, 1954).
- -
España | +13 | 1954 | 88min
Sinopsis: Ana Ruiz, una joven actriz que trabaja en una compañía de teatro ambulante, interpreta sólo pequeños papeles; pero ella aspira a triunfar y antepone el éxito al amor de Miguel. Cuando la compañía decide estrenar "El cielo no está lejos", Ana confía en ser la joven protagonista; sin embargo, el papel vuelve a recaer en la ya veterana Carmen. El empresario Carlos Márquez le ofrece a Ana ser la protagonista de un nuevo montaje si se convierte en su amante.
Idioma: español (con subtítulos en inglés).
Dirección: Juan Antonio Bardem.
Guion: Juan Antonio Bardem.
Música: Isidro B. Maiztegui, Jesús Franco, Manuel Parada.
Fotografía: Ricardo Torres.
Intérpretes: Elisa Galvé, Fernando Rey, Emma Penella, Carlos Casaravilla...
Producción: Unión Films, Mapol Film.
Want to learn Spanish?
Why learn Spanish at the Instituto Cervantes?
We have online and in-person language classes for all levels. See our schedule here.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Instituto Cervantes Manchester326-330 Deansgate, Campfield Avenue Arcade, M3 4FN
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Volver al Cine: 'Cómicos' (Juan Antonio Bardem, 1954) takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 18:00.
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Volver al Cine: 'Cómicos' (Juan Antonio Bardem, 1954) is held at Instituto Cervantes Manchester in Manchester (326-330 Deansgate, Campfield Avenue Arcade, M3 4FN).
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