17th Spanish and Latin American Film Festival, 5 March -27 March 2011

Feel the heat at Manchester’s Cornerhouse this Spring as the iconic venue celebrates the arrival of ¡Viva!, its celebration of Spanish and Latin American art and film. Now in its 17th year, this month-long fiesta showcases some of the best films on offer from Spain and Spanish speaking Latin America, transforming Manchester’s famous Cornerhouse into a haven of Hispanic cinema and culture.
Opening on Friday 4 March with a gala night screening of Arráncame la vida, plus a preview of the groundbreaking work from leading Columbian artist Oscar Muñoz, ¡Viva! highlights this year include Spanish box-office hits, lush period dramas, hilarious comedies, biting satire and daring