The Films of Bigas Luna
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Films of Bigas Luna
By (Author) Santiago Fouz-Hernndez
Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press
25th March 2026
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Film history, theory or criticism
Film: styles and genres
Filmmaking and production: technical and background skills
Physical Properties
Hardback
496
Width 138mm, Height 216mm
Description
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.
Author Bio
Santiago Fouz-Hernndez is Professor of Iberian Studies and Film Studies at Durham University
