O Fortuna O Fortuna "O Fortuna" is a medieval Latin Goliardic poem written early in the 13th century, part of the collection known as the "Carmina Burana". It is a complaint about Fortuna, the inexorable fate that rules both gods and mortals in Roman and Greek mythology. In 1935–36, "O Fortuna" was set to music by German composer Carl Orff as a part of "", the opening and closing movement of his cantata "Carmina Burana". It was first staged by the Frankfurt Opera on 8 June 1937. It opens at a slow pace with thumping drums and choir that drops quickly into
Carmina or Blow Up Carmina or Blow Up Carmina or Blow Up (Spanish: Carmina o revienta) is a Spanish comedy-drama film, directed and written by Paco León. The film stars his mother Carmina Barrios (Carmina), his sister, María León (María), Paco Casaus (Antonio León) and Ana Mª García (Ani). It is the first Spanish film released in cinemas, online and as a digital copy at the same time. Carmina is a 58-year-old woman who runs an inn in Seville. After being robbed several times, she comes up with an original way to get the money back and provide for her family. While she waits