Jota is about to commit suicide. As he fighting against himself, trying to jump off a bridge, a girl riding a motorcycle falls off the bridge. He runs to help her, and goes with her to the ...
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Title: The Red Squirrel (1993)
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12 wins & 4 nominations.
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| Emma Suárez | ... | Lisa | |
| Nancho Novo | ... | Jota | |
| María Barranco | ... | Carmen | |
| Karra Elejalde | ... | Antón | |
| Carmelo Gómez | ... | Félix | |
| Cristina Marcos | ... | Chica pelo azul | |
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Mónica Molina | ... | Chica pelo rojo |
| Ana Gracia | ... | Dra. Psiquiatra | |
| Elena Irureta | ... | Begoña | |
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Susana García Díez | ... | Eli (as Susana García) |
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Ane Sánchez | ... | Cristina |
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Eneko Irizar | ... | Alberto |
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Sarai Noceda | ... | Ana |
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Maite Yerro | ... | Nicola |
| Txema Blasco | ... | Jefe Neorologia | |
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Jota is about to commit suicide. As he fighting against himself, trying to jump off a bridge, a girl riding a motorcycle falls off the bridge. He runs to help her, and goes with her to the hospital. She has forgotten even what her name is, and he invents her life. He makes up a name for her and tells her and the doctors that they live together as a couple for four years. The lie goes on for a while... Written by <oscar.esteban@p4.virtual.encomix.com>
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Music by Lionel Rand
Lyrics by Ian Grant
Performed by Nat 'King' Cole
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Stanley Kubrick was such a fan of the film, he purchased Julio Medem's own personal print. See more »Quotes
Félix: I love her from my very entrails. I need her same as I need my liver, my brain, my eyes. Without her, my bones break, my lungs melt and I cannot breathe. I need Sofia so that I can live.See more »
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Let There Be LoveMusic by Lionel Rand
Lyrics by Ian Grant
Performed by Nat 'King' Cole
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16 February 1994 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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I am Spanish, and to begin with, i would say that Julio Medem is my favorite Spanish director. I know Pedro Almodovar has had much more attention from the media out of Spain, but to be honest, i think Medem depicts more faithfully the Spanish feeling than Almodovar does.
"Vacas", "La ardilla roja", "Tierra", "Los amantes del Círculo Polar" and "Lucía y el sexo" are his best movies from my humble point of view.
The movie is absolutely dream-like from beginning to end. The plot is rather creative, and could have been based on a true story except its surreal features which are also mixed with comedy situations. One of the most original love stories I've seen so far.
Music is totally absorbing and helps to get into Medem's Visual imagery.
8/10