Spain,
1991, 107 min
Directed by:
Vicente ArandaCinematography:
José Luis AlcaineComposer:
José NietoCast:
Victoria Abril, Jorge Sanz, Maribel Verdú, Saturnino García, Ricard Borràs, María Martín, Mabel Escaño, Enrique Cerro, Manuel Luque, Gabriel Latorre (more)Plots(1)
It is the story of a young man who, having just completed his military service, looks for work to earn money and marry his girlfriend. While he is looking for work, he takes lodgings in the house of a widow, with whom he begins to have a sexual relationship. From this moment, the main character enters an internal struggle between his two loves. (Guadalajara International Film Festival)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Goya Awards
- 1992 - Best Film
- 1992 - Vicente Aranda (Best Director)
- 1992 - Jorge Sanz (Best Actor)
- 1992 - Maribel Verdú (Best Actress)
- 1992 - Victoria Abril (Best Actress)
- 1992 - Álvaro del Amo, Carlos Pérez Merinero, Vicente Aranda (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1992 - Teresa Font (Best Editing)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1991 - Victoria Abril (Silver Bear for Best Actress)
- 1991 - Vicente Aranda (Golden Bear for Best Film)