Spanish Film: Transition to Democracy in Spain – Almodóvar & Volver with Paloma Morcillo Ortega from University of East Anglia
May 22 @ 12:20 - 13:05
In this Spanish Film session, Paloma Morcillo Ortega, Tutor in Spanish in the School of Media, Language and Communication Studies at University of East Anglia, will run an interactive talk for students on Volver by Pedro Almodóvar.
Step into the vibrant world of Volver in this interactive taster session. We’ll explore the film’s rich characters, striking visuals, and themes of memory, family, and female resilience, while focusing on Spain’s Transition to Democracy.
Discover how this period of social and cultural change shaped Pedro Almodóvar’s work and is reflected in Volver, particularly in its portrayal of women and shifting social values.
Join us to deepen your understanding of both the film and contemporary Spanish history, develop your analytical skills, and see Volver from a fresh perspective.
The session will be run in English with continuous reference to and discussion of the Spanish used.
Lecturer Profile: Paloma Morcillo Ortega
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, MFL/Spanish, Film and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the film and consider the key themes. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: