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The Video Essay 2026

An American Looks at Flamenco

Philip Józef Brubaker | 2026 | 13′ 47′

SYNOPSIS

In the irreverent spirit of Dušan Makavejev and Kevin B. Lee, Polish-American essay filmmaker, Philip Józef Brubaker brings his charm and self-awareness to the essay genre with a satirical videographic romp that examines through subtext, the repression of his own sexuality and the onslaught of male fascism in his home country that threatens and demolishes the female orgasm. Seeking to invigorate sympathy for immigrants in America, as well as demolish the deadening of the soul, Brubaker strives to find common ground and draw a poetic allegory between Spain and the U.S., through forms of dance. Upon experiencing trust for the first time in Spain, Brubaker was dazzled by a flamenco performance and set out to discover what it meant for him.

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XII Edición

5 – 14 JUNIO 2026

Viernes 5 de Junio

Sábado 6 de Junio

Domingo 7 de Junio

Miércoles 10 de Junio

Jueves 11 de Junio

Viernes 12 de Junio

Sábado 13 de Junio

Domingo 14 de Junio

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