Compassionate Sex (2000)
"Sexo por compasión" (original title)

Dolores is a mature and kind woman whose husband abandons her because he can't stand her uncanny generosity. Desperate to get her husband back, she devotes her life to works of charity, ... See full summary »

Director:

Laura Mañá

Writer:

Laura Mañá

Stars:

Elisabeth Margoni, Álex Angulo, Pilar Bardem

6 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Elisabeth Margoni	...	Lolita
Álex Angulo	...	Pepe
Pilar Bardem	...	Berta
Juan Carlos Colombo	...	Padre Anselmo
Carmen Salinas	...	La madame
Mariola Fuentes	...	Floren
Leticia Huijara	...	Leocadia
Damián Alcázar	...	Hombre virgen
José Sancho	...	Manolo
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Eric Bonicatto
Max Kerlow	...	Vendedor de colmado
Justo Martínez	...	Leopoldo
Ana Ofelia Murguía	...	Vendedora de Colmado
Mercedes Olea	...	Puta 3
René Pereyra	...	Carnicero

Storyline

Dolores is a mature and kind woman whose husband abandons her because he can't stand her uncanny generosity. Desperate to get her husband back, she devotes her life to works of charity, which is to go to bed with the other men of the town. Dolores, now "Lolita", becomes so famous that all men seek out her help now. It is through her compassionate sex that she brings back the color and the happiness to a town that was immersed in sadness. La historia de Dolores, una mujer madura y bondadosa. Tan buena es, que el marido decide abandonarla, y ella, en un intento desesperado por recuperarlo decide hacer obras de caridad pecando con los otros hombres del pueblo. Ahora todos los hombres quieren conocer a Dolores -ahora Lolita- que, con su sexo por compasión, devolverá el color y la alegría a un pueblo que se encontraba hundido en la tristeza.

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Plot Keywords:

confession | church | adultery | sin | allegory | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

Spain Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

30 June 2000 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Sex Out of Compassion

Filming Locations:

Tlaxcala, Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Resonancia Productora, Sociedad General de Derechos Audiovisuales (SOGEDASA), Visual Grup S.L.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

DTS

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Wistful on surface, warm and vibrant in its heart

Much like "Lolita", the main character of the film, "Sexo por compasión", the film, revitalizes the desire to live in all who experience her. The beginnings of the film are decidedly gloomy and grey, but it grows colourful and cheerful. During its progress, it touches on sensitive themes of love and sex with a profound understanding. Despite its adult themes, the movie is as far removed from porn and "erotica" as possible. It is intended indeed for mature viewers, who do not need nudity or sweaty sex scenes to understand the themes.

This is a strong movie on all accounts. Deliberate directing, charming characters and an optimistic view of life bring it well through. What's noteworthy about the characters is that they aren't cast into restrictive roles, instead they work together to create a living village. Humorous, warm-hearted and imaginative, everybody should see Sexo por compasión.