Por la gracia de Luis(2009)

Tribute to Luis García Berlanga

Por la gracia de Luis is a tribute to Spanish filmmaker Luis García Berlanga, one of cinema's most inventive directors. Rather than a traditional documentary or narrative, the film celebrates Berlanga's legacy through an unconventional structure: performers embody his characters instead of appearing as themselves, greetings replace interviews, and scenes flow through entrances and exits. The result is a joyful reunion that captures the spirit of Berlanga's work—playful, unpredictable, and alive with possibility. It's a celebration of both the director's influence on Spanish cinema and the enduring power of his vision, honoring a career that spanned decades and redefined how stories could be told on screen.