Men Got Guts

Manda huevos would be the logical continuation of the documentary Con la pata quebrada (Barefoot in the Kitchen). Using nothing but fragments of films, Con la pata quebrada sought to summarise with narrative rhythm and good humour how Spanish cinema had represented Spanish women from the 30s until today and, with it, their evolution in society. Now, with a similar approach, our attention is drawn to the way Spanish films have portrayed Spanish men, or at least certain prototypes. At the end of the day what we have here is a sociological portrait from the post-war period until today, or in other words, the reflection of an important part of our country's history. (San Sebastian International Film Festival)