Peligroso | Pelicula Verano

However, that is precisely its charm. Miguel Bardem directs with a music video sensibility. The camera lingers on sweaty foreheads and tangled hair. The silences between the characters are louder than their arguments. It is a perfect time capsule of —lost, rich, and profoundly unhappy.

Here’s a blog-style post about Verano Peligroso (the 1991 Spanish film directed by Miguel Bardem). It’s written to be engaging, informative, and nostalgic for fans of 80s/90s cult cinema. By: Retro Cinema Club pelicula verano peligroso

If you watch it today, you will recognize the seeds of modern Spanish thrillers. The tension Bardem builds in a simple boat race foreshadows the intense psychological dramas that would dominate Spanish cinema in the late 90s. Finding Verano Peligroso has historically been a nightmare. It rarely appears on streaming services (though check FlixOlé or Filmin if you are in Spain). Your best bet is often a grainy VHS rip on YouTube or a special edition DVD from a second-hand store in Madrid. However, that is precisely its charm