The Red Squirrel (1993)
La ardilla roja (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 54min
- Comedy, Drama
- 18 Feb 1994 (USA)
- Movie
A suicidal, has-been rock star tells an amnesiac woman they are longtime lovers after he witnesses her crash her motorcycle.
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Awards:
- 12 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Emma Suárez | ... |
Lisa
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| Nancho Novo | ... |
Jota
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| María Barranco | ... |
Carmen
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| Karra Elejalde | ... |
Antón
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| Carmelo Gómez | ... |
Félix
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| Cristina Marcos | ... |
Chica pelo azul
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Mónica Molina | ... |
Chica pelo rojo
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| Ana Gracia | ... |
Dra. Psiquiatra
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| Elena Irureta | ... |
Begoña
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Susana García Díez | ... |
Eli
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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
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| Txema Blasco | ... |
Jefe Neorologia
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| Chete Lera | ... |
Salvador
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| Gustavo Salmerón | ... |
Luis Alfonso
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Susana Hernández | ... |
Medica
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José María Sacristán | ... |
Médico
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Andreas Prittwitz | ... |
Otto
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| Roberto Cairo | ... |
Michel
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| Mikel Laskurain | ... |
Camillero joven
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Amaia Merino | ... |
Enfermera 1
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Maite Jiménez | ... |
Joven Camilla
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Teresa Calo | ... |
Secretaria
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Amaia Lizarralde | ... |
Enfermera 2
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Directed by
| Julio Medem | ||
Written by
| Julio Medem | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Fernando de Garcillán | ... | executive producer (as Fernando De Garcillan) |
| Enrique López Lavigne | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Alberto Iglesias | ||
| Txetxo Bengoetxea | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Gonzalo F. Berridi | ... | director of photography (as Gonzalo Fernandez Berridi) |
Editing by
| María Elena Sáinz de Rozas | ... | (as Mª Elena Sainz De Rozas) |
Editorial Department
| Berta García | ... | assistant editor (as Berta Garcia) |
| Lourdes Olaizola | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Álvaro Machimbarrena | ||
Set Decoration by
| Satur Idarreta | ||
Makeup Department
| Pilar Borja Gregorio | ... | hair stylist (as Pilar Borja) |
| Beatriz Goizueta | ... | stylist: graphic report |
| Gregorio Mendiri | ... | makeup artist |
| Mar Paradela | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ricardo García Arrojo | ... | production manager |
| Luis Gutiérrez | ... | unit production manager (as Luis Gutierrez) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Javier Agusti | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Gustavo Ferrada | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Txarly Llorente | ... | first assistant director (as Carlos Llorente) |
| Antxon Zabala | ... | third assistant director (as Antonio Zabala) |
Art Department
| Emilio Ardura | ... | tapestry |
| Lierni Izaguirre | ... | art trainee |
| Miguel Angel Izaguirre | ... | carpenter |
| Perez-Enciso | ... | graphic designer |
| Jorge Tintó | ... | assistant property master (as Jorge Tinto) |
| Pedro Pablo Villalba | ... | painter |
| Javier Zulueta | ... | property master |
| Marta Blasco | ... | property master (uncredited) |
| José García Donado | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Martín Sánchez Fernández | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Luis Castro | ... | foley artist |
| Carlos Culebras | ... | sound assistant |
| Eduardo Fernández | ... | sound mixer (as Eduardo Fernandez) |
| Daniel Goldstein | ... | digital sound editor (as Goldstein & Steinberg) |
| Julio Recuero | ... | sound recordist |
| Ricardo Steinberg | ... | digital sound editor (as Goldstein & Steinberg) |
Special Effects by
| Reyes Abades | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Nuria Engelmo | ... | stunts |
| Antonio Lemos | ... | stunts |
| Ángel Plana | ... | stunts (as Angel Plana) |
| Sandra Ramírez | ... | stunts (as Sandra Ramirez) |
| Camilo Vila | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Txema Areizaga | ... | gaffer (as Jose Maria Areizaga) |
| Gonzalo Asensio | ... | second assistant camera |
| Juan Miguel Azpiroz | ... | first assistant camera |
| Iñigo Bach | ... | electrician |
| José María Escobar | ... | electrician (as Jose Maria Escobar) |
| Gorka Eskisabel | ... | grip (as Gorka Esquisabel) |
| Mónica Laguna | ... | video operator (as Monica Agullo) |
| Paco Navarro | ... | photos: graphic report |
| Manuel Rodriguez | ... | underwater camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cristina Eizmendi | ... | costume assistant |
| María Isabel Gutiérrez | ... | costumer (as Maria Isabel Gutierrez) |
Music Department
| Alicia Alemán | ... | chorus (as Alicia Aleman) |
| Txetxo Bengoetxea | ... | musician: vocals, by courtesy of Warner Music |
| Gugu | ... | music engineer: Estudios Quarzo |
| Julio Medem | ... | lyrics |
| Javier Paxariño | ... | musician: flutes |
| Suso Sáiz | ... | music producer (as Suso Saiz) / musician: guitars, percussions (as Suso Saiz) |
| Maite Yerro | ... | chorus |
Script and Continuity Department
| Montse Ordorica | ... | script supervisor |
| Valentín Fernández-Tubau | ... | script consultant (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Ángel Megino | ... | transportation |
Additional Crew
| José Arriaza | ... | administrator (as Jose Arriaza) |
| Javier Arsuaga | ... | key production assistant |
| Marta Blasco | ... | key production assistant |
| Gonzalo Botín | ... | production assistant (as Gonzalo Botin) |
| Ignacio Corrales | ... | financial advisor |
| Javier de Oleza | ... | administrator |
| Salvador Gil | ... | operator: Cabeza caliente |
| Ana Medem | ... | choreographer |
| Paloma Molina | ... | production trainee |
| Lola Pérez | ... | production coordinator (as Lola Perez) |
| Jesús Regueira | ... | legal advisor (as Jesus Regueira) |
| Carlos J. Santos | ... | titles: credits (as Carlos Santos) |
| Carmen Sánchez de la Vega | ... | production trainee (as Carmen Sanchez) |
| Victor Sánchez | ... | production assistant (as Victor Sanchez) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Colifilms Distribution (1994) (France) (theatrical)
- Folkets Bio (1994) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro Tartan Distribution Ltd. (1994) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Connoisseur Video
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1993) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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...
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Stanley Kubrick was such a fan of the film, he purchased Julio Medem's own personal print. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Room in Rome (2013). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Kommt ein schlanker Bursch gegangen See more » |
| Quotes |
Jota:
[repeated]
Breathe with me. See more » |