On this day the cinema is present with two masterpieces: the memorable “The Quiet Man”, one of the pinnacles of John Ford's art, and “Panic in Needle Park”, a very tough urban drama by Jerry Schatzberg. Cuatro broadcasts the second episode of the “In Search of Nirvana” competition with further adventures in Nepal for its participants. On La 1, the series La Moderna welcomes a new, young character. DMAX, for its part, presents the six-part documentary series Jerusalem, City of Rage and Hope.
A new character in “La Moderna”
4.30 p.m., 1
The actress Alba Gutiérrez joins the cast of the series La Moderna, playing Inés, sister of Laurita and niece of Don Fermín. Inés is the perfect daughter who studied at a prestigious boarding school in the Basque Country. However, this perception is not so true as she is an extroverted young woman who does not like to conform to the norms of the society at the time.
“Panic in Needle Park”
10/18, TCM
Panic in Needle Park. United States, 1971 (92 minutes). Director: Jerry Schatzberg. Cast: Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Adam Vint.
Jerry Schatzberg surprised everyone when he debuted behind the camera with this disturbing and cruel realistic drama that follows the everyday life of a young heroin-addicted couple. The images, shocking in their formal nudity, have an impact on even the most experienced viewer. Al Pacino has already proven his great quality and Kitty Winn was recognized for her work at the Cannes Festival. A necessary and well-rounded film.
“The Quiet Man”
10 p.m., La 2
The Quiet Man. United States, 1952 (130 minutes). Director: John Ford. Cast: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Victor McLaglen, Ward Bond. John Wayne is a former boxer who returns to his native Ireland. To the small town of Innisfree. There he will experience a stormy love story. From the first sequence of this memorable film, John Ford lets the viewer breathe in the Irish air. And the ones he handles are simple basketry, but he weaves them with unusual tenderness but also with a sense of humor that permeates the story and creates unforgettable sequences, like the one in which a dying man is resurrected upon hearing the roar a fight he doesn't want to take part in. The wonder of the eternal, unfathomable cinema lives on in The Quiet Man, as in so many of Ford's other works, thanks to a filmmaker who caresses his images, who loves his characters, who brings the magic of cinema to life.
“Jerusalem, city of anger and hope”
10 p.m., History Channel
Canal HISTORIA presents the premiere of the documentary series “Jerusalem, City of Rage and Hope”, narrated by Ewan McGregor. a production The describes the history of one of the cities that has caused the most controversy over time. In six parts, the series includes recreations of passages from the Bible, such as David's battle against Goliath, and covers more than 2,000 years of history, from the Roman Empire to the 20th century and the Cold War era. In addition, characters such as King David, Cleopatra, Saladin and TE Lawrence are protagonists.
Second date with “Looking for Nirvana”
10:50 p.m., four
The two groups participating in the “In Search of Nirvana” competition continue their struggle to live a life of luxury or poverty amid new challenges. Your ability to adapt to Nepali culture will be key. Among other things, they will travel Nepal by bus accompanied by the sadhus, their spiritual guides. In addition, they will be confronted with the more than spicy local cuisine, they will have to find a number of items throughout Kathmandu and calculate their value in Nepalese rupees. You will experience moments of teamwork but also monumental conflicts.
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