Screenplay: Ventura Pons

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Ventura Pons. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Direction Ventura Pons

Cast José Ocaña · Paco de Alcoy

Synopsis Ocaña, an intermittent portrait (1978) delves into the vibrant yet often overlooked world of Barcelona's 'Ramblas,' a bustling hub for homosexuals, transvestites, prostitutes, pimps, and other marginalized individuals. This documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the concealed lives of these...

6.8

648 votes

6.8

648 votes

6.6

1K votes

6.5

860 votes

El Gran Gato

2002 · Documentary · 105 min. · Spain

6.1

142 votes

6.1

142 votes

Direction Ventura Pons

Cast Lluís Homar · Pepa López · Àlex Casanovas · Mercè Arànega

Synopsis El porqué de las cosas (El perquè de tot plegat) (1994) presents a whimsical and minimalist exploration of human behavior through a series of fifteen vignettes. Each episode delves into various aspects of human nature, including Desire, Submission, Love, Jealousy,...

5.9

954 votes

5.9

954 votes

Miss Dalí

2018 · Movie · 165 min. · Spain

Direction Ventura Pons

Cast Claire Bloom · Sian Phillips · Vicky Peña · Josep Maria Pou

Synopsis Miss Dalí (2018) delves into the personal and intimate experiences of Ventura Pons, who shares his extensive knowledge of Salvador Dalí and his wife Gala, accumulated over 43 years in Barcelona. The film is a poignant exploration of Pons' memories...

5.7

61 votes

5.7

61 votes

Ignasi M.

2013 · Documentary · 87 min. · Spain

Direction Ventura Pons

Cast Ignasi Millet

5.7

185 votes

5.7

185 votes

5.6

746 votes

An Afternoon in Geneva (TV)

2013 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Ventura Pons

Cast Joan Carreras · Óscar Intente · Vicky Peña · Cristina Plazas

Synopsis An Afternoon in Geneva (TV) (2013) explores a pivotal moment in 1973, as the Franco regime neared its end. The renowned Catalan writer Mercè Rodoreda, living in exile in Geneva, unexpectedly encounters literary critic Josep Maria Castellet. Rodoreda, known for...

5.5

64 votes

5.5

64 votes

Forasters (Forasteros)

2008 · Movie · 105 min. · Spain

5.5

314 votes

5.5

314 votes

5.5

596 votes

5.2

2K votes

Virus of Fear

2015 · Movie · 75 min. · Spain

Direction Ventura Pons

Cast Roser Batalla · Rubèn de Eguia · Albert Ausellé · Santi Ricart

Synopsis Virus of Fear (2015) follows a group of children at a swimming pool who start their routine without their usual bubble. Jordi, one of the supervisors, is accused of kissing a child, causing an uproar among the parents. The conflicting...

5.2

132 votes

5.2

132 votes

Life on the Edge

2007 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Ventura Pons

Cast Óscar Jaenada · José Sospedra · Antonio Valero · Juli Mira

Synopsis Life on the Edge (2007) is a gripping tale set against the backdrop of 1970s Francoist Spain. The narrative revolves around Ferran, a 21-year-old whose life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a seasoned poker player known as "El...

5.1

742 votes

5.1

742 votes

Year of Grace

2011 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Ventura Pons

Cast Alex Maruny · Rosa María Sardà · Diana Gómez · Santi Millán

Synopsis Year of Grace (2011) follows the story of David, a young man of 20 years, who ventures to Barcelona in pursuit of new prospects. Gràcia, a 60-year-old woman living in solitude, extends an offer to David, providing him with free...

4.8

1K votes

4.8

1K votes

The Blonde at the Bar

1986 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Ventura Pons

Cast Enric Majó · Nuria Hosta · Loles León · Ramoncín

Synopsis The Blonde at the Bar (1986) follows Mario, a man struggling under the control of his overbearing wife and grappling with writer's block. Seeking solace, he visits a nearby bar where he encounters a lively blonde prostitute through her roommate,...

4.4

89 votes

4.4

89 votes

A Thousand Fools

2011 · Movie · 92 min. · Spain

Direction Ventura Pons

Cast Francesc Orella · Julieta Serrano · Santi Millán · Jordi Bosch

Synopsis A Thousand Fools (2011) presents a collection of fifteen vignettes, blending contemporary and historical settings, inspired by the short works of Quim Monzó and helmed by director Ventura Pons. Through a mix of humor, sarcasm, and audacity, the film explores...

4.3

472 votes

4.3

472 votes

Amor idiota (Idiot Love)

2005 · Movie · 105 min. · Spain

Direction Ventura Pons

Cast Santi Millán · Cayetana Guillén Cuervo · Marc Cartes · Mercé Pons

Synopsis Amor idiota (Idiot Love) (2005) kicks off with Pere-Lluc drowning his grief in alcohol after hearing about the passing of a close friend in Buenos Aires. On his way home from a night of heavy drinking, he collides with a...

4.3

4K votes

4.3

4K votes