Esperando la carroza (1985)

Director:

Alejandro Doria

Writers:

Alejandro Doria (writer)
Jacobo Langsner (play)

Release Date:

6 May 1985 (Argentina)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Each member of this family tries to endorse someone else to care for the old Mother.

Plot Keywords:

Crude Humor | Irony | Alcoholic | Woman Played By Man | Red Dress

Cast

Luis Brandoni	...	Antonio
China Zorrilla	...	Elvira
Antonio Gasalla	...	Mamá Cora
Julio De Grazia	...	Jorge
Betiana Blum	...	Nora
Mónica Villa	...	Susana
Juan Manuel Tenuta	...	Sergio
Andrea Tenuta	...	Matilde
Cecilia Rossetto	...	Dominga
Enrique Pinti	...	Felipe
Darío Grandinetti	...	Cacho
Lidia Catalano	...	Emilia
Clotilde Borella	...	Doña Elisa
Juan Acosta	...	Peralta
Angelita Pardo	...	Madre Felipe

Runtime:

87 min

Country:

Argentina

Language:

Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Argentina:13 | Chile:14

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Company:

Rosafrey

Trivia:

At the funeral scene, Elvira receives a bunch of flowers with a band that reads 'From Dora and Alfonsina'. Elvira immediately takes off the final 'A' of Alfonsina's name so the flowers would have been sent by 'Dora and Alfonsin'. 'Raul Alfonsin' was the president of Argentina at that time.

Quotes:

Elvira: [fighting loudly with her husband] ... hey, hey, hey, don't take flight since you're not a kite! And stop yelling at me if you don't want me to go for help to the nun's convent!!
Nora: [standing up, sick of the shouting] Oh, no! no! I'm leaving! I can't no longer cope with this! In my house nobody ever raised his voice, not even to say 'good morning', so, I believe you are all very kind and very lovable, but I'm leaving...
[to Antonio, her husband]
Nora: Antonio!!
Antonio: [reading the newspaper, with a bored expression] Nora, what happens now?
[...]

Movie Connections:

Followed by Esperando la carroza 2: Se acabó la fiesta (2009)

Soundtrack:

Barrilito de Cerveza

The funniest movie I have ever seen!!!

This movie is an Argentinean masterpiece. There is not a single moment when I don't find myself laughing. Every single actor, including the ones in supporting roles, are beyond excellent. The movie was just re-released for its twentieth anniversary and it is a must for any collector of comedy. This is comedy at its best. The character of Mama Cora, played by Antonio Gasalla is the most convincing portrayal of an elderly woman I have ever seen. His mannerisms, gait, etc. are superb. Although this story portrays an Argentinean family dealing with the dilemma of taking care of an elderly mother, this is a story that could happen to any family in any place in the world. Enrique Pinti has a minor role as Felipe, the family drunk, that is beyond belief. I highly recommend this great film.