Eva (I) (2011)

A shy genius is employed by his former university to design robot software.

Director:

Kike Maíllo

Writers:

Sergi Belbel (screenplay), Cristina Clemente (screenplay),

Stars:

Daniel Brühl, Marta Etura, Alberto Ammann

15 wins & 28 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Brühl	...	Alex Garel
Marta Etura	...	Lana Levi
Alberto Ammann	...	David Garel
Claudia Vega	...	Eva
Anne Canovas	...	Julia
Lluís Homar	...	Max
Sara Rosa Losilla	...	Prototipo 519 (as Sara Rosa)
Manel Dueso	...	Profesor (as Manuel Dueso)
Ona Casamiquela	...	Dorotea
Peter Vives	...	Eric
Jordi Díaz	...	Médico
Oscar Valsecchi	...	Camarero
Bernat Saumell	...	Alumno Laboratorio #1
Juan Campavadal	...	Alumno Laboratorio #2
Harris Gordon	...	Policía (as Harris James Gordon)

Storyline

Set in 2041, Alex Garel is a well-known robot programmer who after 10 years returns to his home town to work in his old university when his friend Julia brings him a project to create a new line of robot child. There Alex meets his brother David, Lana (Alex's former lover and David's current wife), and Eva, Alex's 10-years-old niece. Looking for inspiration, Alex asks help Eva to be the muse of the new robot, watching her attitude and behavior during the time they spend together, making emotional tests to configure its personality. The relationship with his niece gives Alex doubts about finishing the project and awakens old feelings for Lana, at the same time he starts suspecting that perhaps the lovely and imaginative Eva is hiding an important secret about Lana and herself.

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Plot Keywords:

university | robot | one word title | future | android | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [es] Official site [fr]

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

28 October 2011 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Eva - Gefühle kann man nicht programmieren

Filming Locations:

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Box Office

Budget:

€7,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal+ España, Canal+, Escándalo Films S.L.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

First feature-length film directed by Kike Maíllo.

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Connections

Featured in Eva: Making Of (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Space Oddity"
Written by David Bowie (as David Robert Jones)
Performed by David Bowie

User Reviews

A quality sci-fi film

I haven't seen any decent sci-films for years. This one came as a very pleasant surprise. Interesting story, good script, well directed and excellent actors. I also enjoyed the photography.

As the story unfolded, I was surprised that I was not correctly predicting the outcome. This made it even more enjoyable. I hate it when I can continuously see what's coming - so boring.

I was also intrigued that a sci-fi film had been made in Spain. Not the sort of genre I would have expected.

As a long-term British resident in Spain, I always find it a source of pleasure when, once again, a quality film is made in this country. Too many Spaniards do not value the excellent level that the local film industry can reach over here.

Overall, a thoroughly well made and enjoyable film for any sci-fi fan, and even for any others who will easily understand the story.