Clara y Elena (2001)

This is the story of two sisters and their different ways of life.

Director:

Manuel Iborra

Writer:

Manuel Iborra

Stars:

Carmen Maura, Verónica Forqué, Jorge Sanz

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Carmen Maura	...	Elena
Verónica Forqué	...	Clara
Jorge Sanz	...	Camarero
Alexis Valdés	...	Vendedor
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Manuel Alexandre	...	Doctor
Elena Ballesteros	...	Elena adolescente
Ferran Botifoll
Vanesa Cabeza	...	Lupe
Nadia de Santiago	...	Elena niña
Fernando Delgado	...	Padre
Amanda García	...	Clara Adolescente
Nerea García	...	Clara Niña
Vicente Haro	...	Vicente
Javier Lago
Lucas Martín

Storyline

This is the story of two sisters and their different ways of life.

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Plot Keywords:

sister | cancer

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

31 October 2001 (Spain)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anola Films S.L., Ensueño Films, Vía Interactiva S.L.

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Hustler (1961)

User Reviews

a tear jerker

Clara is a denigrated housewife whose husband cheats on her and who has sacrificed her personal goals for the benefit of her family. Elena is a free spirit who has travelled the globe and never lets any relationship last too long. They are both marked by the fact that their mother walked out when they were young, and despite their different attitudes toward life and their father these sisters are very close. The film examines the evolution of their relationship when they meet after many years of separation: when Clara discovers that she is ill.

This is no TERMS OF ENDEARMENT a la española; however, as the story is a refreshingly original and realistic treatment of familial relationships, the value of personal sacrifice and responsibility.

Both Maura and Forqué put in marvellous performances. Is it a shame that this film has been overlooked by audiences in favour of more commercial products.