Ocaña, la memoria del sol (2010)
José Pérez Ocaña was one of the symbols of the counter-culture in 1970s' Spain. He was of Andalusian origin but adopted Barcelona as his hometown and Las Ramblas as his stage, where he promenaded in drag. He died in 1983, at only 36 . A painter, famous for his Andalusian virgins (et alia), he was a radical and multifaceted artist during the last years of Franco's dictatorship and during the period of transition towards democracy. An inveterate provocateur, he used transvestitism, surreal performances and extreme fetish acts as forms of artistic resistance, and he was a GLBT activist in the struggle for civil rights. This film features the memories of his family members and friends (Nazario, Jesús Garay and Gérard Courant) and rare historical footage from that period, some never previously released.
Cast
- Ocaña - Self (archival footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ocaña, la memoria del sol about?
- José Pérez Ocaña was one of the symbols of the counter-culture in 1970s' Spain. He was of Andalusian origin but adopted Barcelona as his hometown and Las Ramblas as his stage, where he promenaded in drag. He died in 1983, at only 36 . A painter, famous for his Andalusian virgins (et alia), he was a radical and multifaceted artist during the last years of Franco's dictatorship and during the period of transition towards democracy. An inveterate provocateur, he used transvestitism, surreal performances and extreme fetish acts as forms of artistic resistance, and he was a GLBT activist in the struggle for civil rights. This film features the memories of his family members and friends (Nazario, Jesús Garay and Gérard Courant) and rare historical footage from that period, some never previously released.
- Who directed Ocaña, la memoria del sol?
- Ocaña, la memoria del sol was directed by Juan J. Moreno.
- Who stars in Ocaña, la memoria del sol?
- Ocaña, la memoria del sol stars Ocaña.
- How long is Ocaña, la memoria del sol?
- Ocaña, la memoria del sol has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Ocaña, la memoria del sol?
- Ocaña, la memoria del sol is a Documentary film.