Directed by multi-Goya Award winner and Emmy nominated documentary filmmaker José Luis Lopez-Linares, RIOJA: THE LAND OF A THOUSAND WINES is a magnificent deep dive into the world of wine and winemaking in the region.
Featuring over thirty interviews with representatives of both big brands and artisan wineries, historians, journalists, cultural representatives and award-winning oenologists, and never before seen access to the entire wine making process, the contribution of new generations to the historic wineries of Rioja is evident.
Bridging its rich tradition and promising future, this documentary showcases the relationship between territory and product, connecting its origins and powerful appeal on the international scene.
Exploring the vibrant evolution of the Spanish wine industry through the human stories behind the vines, with captivating photography and careful editing, Lopez-Linares invites us to immerse ourselves in the world of Rioja wines and will leave you eager to indulge in a glass yourself.
"With a perfect bottling, an excellent taste for the image, for the geography and history."
- ABC Spain
Tuesday 11th June
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96 min
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Javier Arizcuren, Tim Atkin, Miguel Eguiluz, Pepe Viyuela, Gemma Vela
José Luis López Linares
Film Festival
Spanish with English subtitles
Palace Balwyn Cinema, Palace James Street, Palace Barracks, Palace Norton St, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, Pentridge Cinema, Chauvel Cinema, Palace Electric, Palace Byron Bay, Palace Penny Lane, Palace Central Sydney, Palace Moore Park, Kino Cinema, Palace Raine Square
