Mar adentro
Tonight’s film comes from Spain!
Mar adentro (2004)
Whether you’re learning Spanish or just looking for something to watch, Mar adentro is a moving film.
After a diving accident left him paralysed, Ramón Sampedro fought a 28 year campaign for the right to assisted suicide. The film is based on his story.
If you’re learning Spanish, the following video is an interview with the film’s director, Alejandro Amenábar, and Javier Bardem, who plays Ramón Sampedro :
Entrevista con Alejandro Amenábar & Javier Bardem - Héctor Serrano
If you’re learning Spanish and would like to keep track of the news, four of the best news sources in Latin America are teleSUR, Página12, El Faro, and La Jornada :
If you’re unsure when and how to use subtitles, advice can be found here :
How to Use Subtitles to Learn a Language
If you’re interested in learning Spanish, there’s a How to Learn Languages guide :
Take care, and enjoy the process!