Cows / Vacas
Spain , 1992.

Directed by: Julio Medem
Script: Michel Gaztambide, Julio Medem
Producer: Fernando de Garcillán, José Luis Olaizola
Production company: Sociedad General de TelevisiĂłn, Sogotel
Cinematography: Carles Gusi
Editing: María Elena Sáinz de Rozas
Music: Alberto Iglesias
Cast: Ana Torrent, Emma Suarez, Carmelo Gomez

Format: 35mm
Running time: 96'

Synopsis
First feature from Medem is an epic rural drama telling the mixed fortunes of two Basque families covering the years 1875-1936. A quartet of tales that explores incest, adultery and family rivalry. Rooted in Basque culture, it’s a powerfully universal and human story. A bleak but imaginative blend of fantasy and reality.

Awards
Goya Awards 1993 Best New Director
British Film Institute Awards 1993 Sutherland Trophy
Montréal World Film Festival 1992 First Film Special Distinction
Tokyo International Film Festival 1992 Gold Award
Sant Jordi Awards 1993 Best First Work

Directors Biography
Julio Médem is born 21 October 1958, in Spain. After college graduation he worked as a film critic and later as a screenwriter, assistant director and editor. After a few shorts he directed his first full length feature, 'Cows' for which he won a Goya Award. 'The Red Squirrel' and 'Earth' followed, both receiving good reviews at Cannes. His next movie, 'Lovers of the Arctic Circle' has been compared to the works of Krzysztof Kieœlowski. After 'Sex and Lucia' (2001) he took a tangent from his style to direct and produce 'The Basque Ball', a documentary film about the political problems of the Basque Country. His Last film is 'Chaotic Ana' (2007).

Location and screening schedule: BUG cinema &TD, Tuesday, October 20th at 21.00