In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde. Salvador Dali (Robert Patterson) arrives at the university; 18 years old and determined to become a great artist.
His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the attention of two of the university's social elite - Federico Garcia Lorca (Javier Beltran) and Luis Bunuel(Matthew McNulty). Salvador is absorbed into their decadent group and for a time Salvador, Luis and Federico becomes a formidable trio, the most ultra-modern group in Madrid.
However as time passes, Salvador feels and increasingly strong pull towards the charismatic Federico - who is himself oblivious of the attentions he is getting from his beautiful writer friend Margarita (Marina Gatell). Finally, in the face of his friends' preoccupations - and Federico's growing renown as a poet - Luis sets off for Paris in search of his own artistic success, whilst Federico and Salvador spend the holiday in the sea-side town of Cadaques.
An exciting, fascinating and important period, populated by outrageously extravagant and outspoken characters, this is an ambitious film and a challenge bravely taken by English director Paul Morrison
UK
UK · 2008 · Paul Morrisson · 107min