| SPAIN
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España 2001
Marina and Sanaz, studying in Salamanca, meet up in Madrid with Felix
and Derris, who are studying in Alcalá
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Por los calles de Alcalá
For Felix and Derris, Spain is Cervantes and storks. They pursue the
writer's life and works through the twisting alleys of his home town of
Alcala de Henares, where European storks have made their nests on every
16th century spire, roof and turret.
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Todo Sobre Me Madre
(All about my Mother), Felix's host "mother" in Alcala, Senora Carmen,
is as eccentric as a character from the Almodovar film of the same name,
and a martinet when it comes to correct Spanish. She won't let Felix get
away with any mispronunciations, and is especially strict with the difficulties
he is having with the Spanish "r". "Your granddaughter's name is Ba...bara?",
ventures Felix. "Non, Barrrrbarrrra!", admonishes Carmen. "Bar...ba...ra...
¿es correcto?" responds Felix in despair.
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Rebelión in las aulas
Not so much a rebellion as a spirited discussion in the conversation class,
covering religion, politics and the position of women in different societies
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In el Pub
Felix, Derris and three friends go to that most Spanish of haunts
: an Irish pub. Proving that the European community has succeeded in transforming
national boundaries
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En Le Mercado
Felix and Derris take us shopping in the Alcala market, for preserved
meats and sausage, Spanish cheeses and fruit,
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Una cena exquisita
The old student refectory at the University of Alcala has been transformed
into a beautiful, high-ceilinged restaurant, redecorated in traditional
style. Felix and Derris invite their teacher to dinner
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Cuando pasa la tuna
For Sanaz and Marina, studying in the mediaeval city of Salamanca, Spain
is one long party. Every evening in the Plaza Major they are serenaded
by La Tuna - student troubadors carrying on a 600 year old tradition.
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El Guitarero
Pedro de Miguel is a guitar maker (Guitarero). He demonstrates his craft
to the Hong Kong students, meanwhile a flamenco and a classical guitarist
drop into the shop to try out the instruments.
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Paella
El Paella Royale makes traditional Valencia paella. Among the shop's famous
patrons are opera singers, cardinals and politicians. We visit the kitchen
to watch our two paellas being made: a paella negro (coloured black with
squid ink) and a paella marisck (with shrimps and chicken).
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Take a QuickTimeVR stroll through the
historic Alcalá: watch the passing parade in the Plaza Mayor, visit
the birth place of Cervantes, the church of San Bernado, and relax in
the shady courtyards of the old university.
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