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The term Spanish people (or Spaniards) has two distinct meanings: Traditionally, it applies to people native to any part of Spain. More recently, it has also come to have a legal meaning, referring to people who hold Spanish citizenship.
Within Spain there are a number of nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history. The official language of Spain is Spanish (also known as Castilian), a standard language based on the mediaeval dialect of the Castilians of north-central Spain. There are several commonly spoken regional languages. With the exception of Basque, the languages native to Spain are Romance languages.
There are substantial populations outside Spain with ancestors who emigrated from Spain; most notably in Latin America.
The earliest modern humans inhabiting Spain are believed to have been Neolithic peoples who may have arrived in the Iberian Peninsula as early as 35,000–40,000 years ago. In more recent times the Iberians are believed to have arrived or developed in the region between the 4th millennium BC and the 3rd millennium BC, initially settling along the Mediterranean coast. Celts settled in Spain during the Iron Age. Some of those tribes in North-central Spain, which had cultural contact with the Iberians, are called Celtiberians. In addition, a group known as the Tartessians and later Turdetanians inhabited southwestern Spain and who are believed to have developed a separate civilization of Phoenician influence. The seafaring Phoenicians, Greeks, and Carthaginians successively founded trading colonies along the Mediterranean coast over a period of several centuries. The Second Punic War between the Carthaginians and Romans was fought mainly in what is now Spain and Portugal.
Actors: Danielle Cormack (costume designer), Dean O'Gorman (actor), George Henare (actor), Nathalie Boltt (actress), Katie Wolfe (director), Vicky Haughton (actress), Christina Milligan (producer), Calvin Tuteao (actor), Gary Young (actor), Jarod Rawiri (actor), Lisa Hough (editor), Joel Haines (composer), Witi Ihimaera (writer), Witi Ihimaera (writer), Margaret-Mary Hollins (actress),
Plot: In this intimate drama, Kawariki must become the leader of the family after his father retires. A husband and father, he realizes that in order to lead with integrity, he must come out and be honest about his own life, even though it will test the boundaries of acceptance and unconditional love. Offering valuable insights into Maori traditions, family ideals and cultural values, this feature debut is rich and textured with emotional layers and stunning New Zealand landscapes.
Keywords: actor, adultery, anonymous-sex, auckland-new-zealand, bathhouse, beach, bedroom, blowing-out-candle, boyfriend-girlfriend-relationship, broken-cupActors: Heather Murphy (producer), Arturo del Puerto (actor), Carolina Ravassa (actress), Javier Marquez (actor), Sean Barrett (producer), Israel Hernandez (actor), Leah Applebaum (actress), Manolo Celi (editor), Manolo Celi (producer), Meredith Engstrom (producer), Manolo Celi (writer), Manolo Celi (director), Candice Fernandez (actress), Fergal O'Gorman (actor), Julissa Roman (actress),
Plot: This short paints a picture of different Hispanics, in different situations, and how they all interconnect with each other within the canvas that is New York City. The story interweaves the lives of different U.S Hispanics who live in New York and how they overcome, how they triumph, how they provide for their families, how intrinsically tied they are to their new city, how their Latino "know-how" helps them survive. New York City is as much part of the story and as important as what happens to all of our characters. This short is designed to reveal the inter-connectivity between all of us and the universal truths that unite us.
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Michael Barnes (miscellaneous crew), Spanky Dustin Ward (miscellaneous crew), Richard Portnow (actor), Rod Steiger (actor), Paul Brooks (producer), Tucker Tooley (producer), Ricky Schroder (actor), Chazz Palminteri (actor), Peter Dobson (actor), Frank Gerrish (actor), Christopher Walken (actor), Michael Rosenbaum (actor), Glenn Plummer (actor), Joanna L. Rees Jones (miscellaneous crew), Phillip Glasser (actor),
Plot: Obsessed by the world of pool, Johnny ('Mars Callahan' (qv)) could be one of the best. But his mentor and "trainer" Joe ('Chazz Palminteri' (qv)), a shady hustler who decides how and who Johnny plays, is holding him back from his dream. When the day finally comes, Johnny breaks from Joe, which leads to only one thing -- violence. Joe is beaten up by some of Johnny's buddies as a sign to leave him alone, and with this final act of freedom, Johnny leaves the world of pool-sharking. After an ultimatum from his girlfriend Tara ('Alison Eastwood'), Johnny finally commits to a "real" job in the construction business, but is soon miserable there. He finds himself spending most of his time with his younger brother Danny ('Michael Rosenbaum (I)' (qv)) who it seems is following in his footsteps on the road to a life Johnny left when he broke from Joe. As for Joe, he is bent on revenge for the beating he took, and soon he has a new protégé Brad ('Rick Schroder' (qv)) who is just as good if not better then Johnny. And he's got his eye on Johnny's brother. The two play a high-stakes game of pool which ends in a huge debt owed to Joe, and soon Johnny finds that his brother is in jail for trying to steal the money he owes. The only way out for Johnny is to play Brad, which results in a "race to nine" showdown that pits two of the greatest players against each other for large sums of money, and Johnny and Danny's lives.
Keywords: african-american, alley, arm-in-a-cast, balloon, band, bar-mitzvah, bare-breasts, bathroom, beating, beerActors: Victor Glynn (miscellaneous crew), John Waters (actor), Shane Briant (actor), Frank Gallacher (actor), Noni Hazlehurst (actress), Randall Berger (actor), Robert Threadgold (miscellaneous crew), Patrick Ryecart (actor), Tiriel Mora (actor), Vincent Gil (actor), Roger Simpson (writer), Conor McDermottroe (actor), Philip Reid (editor), Justin Monjo (actor), Kevin Miles (actor),
Genres: Drama, War,Actors: John Flaus (actor), John Flaus (actor), Tony Paterson (editor), Ross Thompson (actor), Ian Pringle (writer), Ian Pringle (producer), Ian Pringle (director), Doug Ling (actor), Doug Ling (writer), Miranda Brown (actress), Phil Dagg (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Ross Hagen (writer), Gervacio Santos (editor), Johnny Vicar (actor), Ross Hagen (producer), Nancy Kwan (actress), Tito Sotto (composer), Subas Herrero (actor), Charlie Davao (actor), Joonee Gamboa (actor), SOS Daredevils (actor), Jose Garcia (actor), Roderick Paulate (actor), Ross Hagen (actor), Gus Trikonis (director), Gus Trikonis (writer),
Genres: Comedy, Drama,Actors: William Haade (actor), Don Haggerty (actor), Martin Garralaga (actor), Jack Elam (actor), Nacho Galindo (actor), Don Beddoe (actor), Bob Burns (actor), Eugene Borden (actor), Al Bridge (actor), Joe Dominguez (actor), Stephen Chase (actor), Ralph Brooks (actor), Jim Davis (actor), Sayre Dearing (actor), John Halloran (actor),
Genres: Adventure, Music, Romance, Western,Actors: Si Jenks (actor), Roger Imhof (actor), Harrison Greene (actor), Thomas E. Jackson (actor), Ben Hall (actor), Martin Garralaga (actor), Otto Fries (actor), Bobby Dunn (actor), Harry Dunkinson (actor), Cliff Edwards (actor), Eddie Foster (actor), Norman Ainsley (actor), James Dunn (actor), Donald Kerr (actor), Jack Duffy (actor),
Plot: A vacationing Broadway producer, George White, stops off in a small Georgia town to send a telegram. He sees his name in lights on a local theater and is scandalized over the unauthorized use. He goes to the theater to object and, while there, discovers some unusual and great song-and-dance talent buried in a tank-town. He takes them to New York City, puts them in a new version of his Scandals and they are big hits. Their sudden fame causes a pair of lovers to forget their vows made in less-palmy days.
Keywords: 1930s, actor-shares-first-and-last-name-with-character, actor-shares-first-name-with-character, actor-shares-last-name-with-character, aunt, broadway, character-name-in-title, chorus-girl, contest, dancerActors: William J. Butler (actor), Verner Clarges (actor), Edward Dillon (actor), John T. Dillon (actor), John T. Dillon (actor), Francis J. Grandon (actor), Guy Hedlund (actor), Wilfred Lucas (actor), George Nichols (actor), Alfred Paget (actor), Alfred Paget (actor), W.C. Robinson (actor), Mack Sennett (actor), Charles West (actor), Kate Bruce (actress),
Genres: Romance, Short,Actors: William J. Butler (actor), Verner Clarges (actor), Edward Dillon (actor), John T. Dillon (actor), John T. Dillon (actor), Francis J. Grandon (actor), Guy Hedlund (actor), Wilfred Lucas (actor), George Nichols (actor), Alfred Paget (actor), Alfred Paget (actor), W.C. Robinson (actor), Mack Sennett (actor), Charles West (actor), Kate Bruce (actress),
Genres: Romance, Short,