Seven Billiard Tables
Nov 15 - Nov 16, 2008
(Gracia Querejeta, Spain, 2007, 35mm, 113 min)
Upon receiving news that her father is ill, Angela (Maribel Verdú), and her son Guille, travel to the capital. She arrives too late, and learns from her father’s long–time girlfriend, Charo (Blanca Portillo), that the family billiard business is far from good. Over the years, it has lost style, clients, and money. Angela decides to take over the business and try to turn it around. Seven Billiard Tables displays a superb narrative that leads us to a simple and perfect ending. Nominated for 10 Goyas (Spanish Cinema Awards) and 9 Spanish Critics Circle Awards, the film is a showcase of magnificent performances by Maribel Verdú (Pan’s Labyrinth) and Blanca Portillo (Volver). It is also proof of Gracia Querejeta’s rich talent, crowning her as one of the most interesting yet solid filmmakers working today.