Awards

"This film is original, spirited, fresh and courageous. Tirado and his collaborator and star of the film - flamenco dancer Noemi Martinez Chico - create an experience that lingers with the viewer long after the film itself comes to an end. Their dance opera follows the main character-who is actually named "No"-as she dances her way through an "ordinary" day in the city of Seville, and, at the end of it, finds herself extra-ordinarily transformed. Through the use of experimental visual techniques and evocative sound design that remind us of the work of Jaques Tati, No moves from urban isolation and drudgery toward her own self-appreciation and into a vibrant connection with others. As this unfolds, flamenco and other styles of dance operate as a unique form of dialogue. Watching No: A Flamenco Tale feels like walking into a dance designed by Gaudi and reminds us of the power and the potential of cinema."