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Mensaka

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Original title

Mensaka

Year

1998

Running time

105 min.

Country

Spain

Director

Salvador García Ruiz

Screenwriter

Luis Marías. Novel: José Ángel Mañas

Cast

Music

Pascal Gaigne

Cinematography

Teo Delgado

Producer

Tornasol Films

Genre

Drama | Teen/coming-of-age

Synopsis

A young Madrid motorbike messenger and aspiring drummer clashes with the other members of his up-and-coming rock group when a shifty record exec offers them a contract. With fame, drugs and girls being dangled in front of them, the three bandmates will have their artistic integrity challenged and their friendship stretched to its very limits in this edgy coming-of-age drama.

Awards: 1998: Goya Awards: Best adapted screenplay

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"A gritty, compassionate study of post-adolescent life in contemporary Spain, “Mensaka” shows a hackneyed theme brought to life with surprising accomplishment by first-time director Salvador Garcia Ruiz. A good showcase for young local acting talent"

Jonathan Holland: Variety

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Mensaka

1998

Salvador García Ruiz

6.1

(3,971)