IMDb > Solas (1999)

Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   1,846 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 17% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Benito Zambrano
Writer:
Benito Zambrano (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Solas on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
5 March 1999 (Spain) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
Maria, whose parents live in the country, cannot stand her father's authoritarian ways and moves to the city... more | add synopsis
Awards:
38 wins & 14 nominations more
User Comments:
Excellent drama, undeservedly overlooked more (28 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
María Galiana ... Madre
Ana Fernández ... María
Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa ... Vecino
Antonio Dechent ... Médico (as Antonio Pérez Dechent)
Paco De Osca ... Padre (as Paco de Osca)
Juan Fernández ... Juan
Miguel Alcíbar ... El Gordo
Pilar Sánchez ... Limpiadora 1
Concha Galán ... Limpiadora 2
Paco Tous ... Socio de Juan
Rosario Lara ... Jefa de Limpieza
Pepa Faraco ... Cajera
Estrella Távora ... Enfermera

José Manuel Seda ... Vigilante
Magdalena Barbero ... Mujer del Enfermo
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Alone (Canada: English title)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for language and sexual content.
Runtime:
101 min
Country:
Spain
Language:
Spanish
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

Fun Stuff

Soundtrack:
Woman more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
13 out of 14 people found the following comment useful.
Excellent drama, undeservedly overlooked, 27 February 2001
8/10
Author: Keith F. Hatcher from La Rioja, Spain

Unfortunately rather overlooked as this film came out the same year as Almodóvar's 'Todo Sobre mi Madre' which went on to reach fame and glory. However, if you liked Almodóvar's excellent drama you will also like 'Solas'. The two films have certain similarities inasmuch that also in 'Solas' the accent is very much on strong characterisation, profound human feelings, though perhaps a little less intense here than in Almodóvar's film.

Ana Fernández is magnificent, playing just right the rather confused, unlucky thirty-five year old young woman a bit given to alcohol, not overplaying her part; María Galiana as her mother shows even at her age that she has come from good theatre, as no less does Carlos Álvarez-Novoa as the lonely neighbour. Benito Zembrano - as Almodóvar - , not only directs his film but is also responsible for the script, which is truly magnificent, especially taking into account certain Andalucian styles of speech. The Andalucian accent may at times cause a bit of a problem if you know Spanish a fair amount and watch this film without any subtitles. Try it, anyway: it is well worth the effort.

An excellent piece of drama which certainly deserves more recognition than it has got. Curiously both films end with a remarkably similar dedication at the end: 'A mi madre; a todas las madres' - To my mother; To all mothers.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (28 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Solas (1999)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
I need help. How do you say ALONE / SOLAS in other languages? antonio_von_cuesta
The 1st spanish film ... ginamerson
Real People Dreamcast2001
What is the director Benito Zambrano doing now? jean-cave
Question about DVD cover flores329
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Volver The Heart of Me Vera Drake Fathers and Sons Amores perros
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Drama section IMDb Spain section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.