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Lovers: A True Story

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Original title

Amantes

Year

1991

Running time

103 min.

Country

Spain

Director

Vicente Aranda

Screenwriter

Carlos Pérez Merinero, Álvaro del Amo, Vicente Aranda

Cast

Music

José Nieto

Cinematography

José Luis Alcaine

Producer

Producer: Pedro Costa

Genre

Drama. Romance. Thriller | Based on a true story. Melodrama. 1950s. Erotic. Crime

Synopsis

In Madrid, in the mid-1950s, Paco, a handsome young man from the provinces serving the last days of his military service, is in search of both a steady job and lodging. He is engaged to be married to Trini, his commandant’s maid. Trini is not only sweet and pretty, but also has saved a sizable amount of money through years of hard work and frugal living, which will enable her and Paco to start their lives together comfortably. With a factory job lined up, Paco moves out of his barracks and look for somewhere to live until the wedding. He is referred by Trini to Luisa, a beautiful widow who periodically takes in boarders and rents him a spare bedroom.

Awards: 1991: 2 Goya Awards: Best Movie and Best Director. 7 Nominations.

1991: Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear - Best Actress (Victoria Abril)

1991: Ondas Awards: 2 awards.

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Lovers: A True Story

1991

Vicente Aranda

6.6

(9,059)