Spanish producers making waves - A handful of titles in Cannes’ boasts Spanish coin

Recent editions of the Festival de Cannes have trumpeted the creativity of Spanish-language films and filmmakers. Pedro Almodovar’s “Volver,” Alejandro Inarritu’s “Babel,” Juan Antonio Bayona’s “The Orphanage” and Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth” documented the burgeoning talent on tap in Spain and Latin America. But this year’s selection speaks to a new trend — Spanish producers making waves.

A handful of titles in Cannes’ official selection boasts Spanish coin wed to an international A-list director. Barcelona-based Mediapro’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” directed by Woody Allen, and Telecinco Cinema and Morena Films’ two-part, four-hour “Che,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, are indicative of Spanish producers’ talent for nurturing potential hits.”*

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