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Elsa y Fred (2005) 7.3
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7.3/10 from 1,943 users
Metascore: 52/100
Reviews: 19 user | 38 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com When the retired seventy-seven years old hypochondriac widower Fred moves to an apartment in Madrid, his temperamental daughter Cuca has an incident with his next door neighbor, the elder ... See full summary » Director:Marcos Carnevale |
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When the retired seventy-seven years old hypochondriac widower Fred moves to an apartment in Madrid, his temperamental daughter Cuca has an incident with his next door neighbor, the elder Argentinean Elsa. Later, they meet each other and Elsa seduces Fred with her reckless behavior and view of life and they have a romance. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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widower | loss of wife | dialysis | father daughter relationship | widow |Taglines:
You are never too old to be young.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for some mild thematic elements and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
28 July 2005 (Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
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$9,551 (USA) (4 July 2008)Gross:
$186,875 (USA) (26 September 2008)Company Credits
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When the retired seventy-eight years old hypochondriac widower Fred (Manuel Alexandre) moves to an apartment in Madrid, his temperamental daughter Cuca (Blanca Portillo) has an incident with his next door neighbor, the elder Argentinean Elsa (China Zorrilla). Later, they meet each other and Elsa seduces Fred with her reckless behavior and view of life and they have a romance.
"Elsa y Fred" is a sensitive romance in the third age, proving that it is never too late to love, and a great homage to Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita". The simple and beautiful story is supported by magnificent performances of Manuel Alexandre and China Portillo, and an effective screenplay that appropriately blends romance, drama and humor. A dear friend of mine recommended this movie and I would like to thank her advice. In the end, there is a wonderful message of hope and love - people should live and not be afraid of dying. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Elsa & Fred - Um Amor de Paixão" ("Elsa & Fred - A Love of Passion")