In Praise of Older Women (1997)
En brazos de la mujer madura (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 45min
- Drama, Romance
- 11 Apr 1997 (Spain)
- Movie
In the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War, a young man comes of age sexually, through a string of relationships with a wide range of mature, older women.
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- 2 nominations.
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| Juan Diego Botto | ... |
Andrés
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Miguel Ángel García | ... |
Andrés 15 años
(as Miguel A. Garcia)
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| Faye Dunaway | ... |
Condesa
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| Carme Elias | ... |
Irene
(as Carme Elías)
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| Joanna Pacula | ... |
Marta
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| Rosana Pastor | ... |
Pilar
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| Imanol Arias | ... |
Dávalos
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| Florence Pernel | ... |
Bobi
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| Ingrid Rubio | ... |
Julia
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| Ángel de Andrés López | ... |
Víctor
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| Ramón Barea | ... |
Peciña
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Lorena García | ... |
Mis Mozar
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| Nancho Novo | ... |
Honorio
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| Ralph Riach | ... |
Conde
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Joan Crosas | ... |
Carlos
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| Amparo Moreno | ... |
Luisa
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| Blai Llopis | ... |
Roig
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Al Victor | ... |
Rector
(as Al Víctor)
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| Mercè Arànega | ... |
Rosa
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| Joan Borràs | ... |
Ricard
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Ramon Teixidor | ... |
Bartolo
(as Ramón Teixidor)
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Alicia Agut | ... |
Mariana
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| Pep Ferrer | ... |
Damián
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| Luis Marín | ... |
Álvarez
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| Xavier Capdet | ... |
Detenido
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Lluis Llobera | ... |
Manuel
(as Lluís Llobera)
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David Segú | ... |
Paco
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Xavier Serrat | ... |
Cura
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Juan García | ... |
Padre Alcántara
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F. Fernando Ruiz | ... |
Bonet
(as Fernando Ruiz)
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Antonio Palomo | ... |
Mecánico
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Manel Castillejos | ... |
Veiga
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Tres | ... |
Sargento
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Luis Baraja | ... |
Mateo
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Concha Redondo | ... |
Paca
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Carme Poll | ... |
Carmela
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Ramon Colomina | ... |
Conserje
(as Ramón Colomina)
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Jonathan Cruz | ... |
Raúl
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José María Almacellas | ... |
Violinista
(as José Mª Almacellas)
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África Aymani | ... |
Violinista
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Francisco Javier Blanch | ... |
Oboista
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José Luis Lamas | ... |
Contrabajista
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Joan Vayreda | ... |
Flautista
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| Natalia Dicenta | ... |
Marta (voice)
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Ferran Lahoz | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Xavi Lite | ... |
(uncredited)
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Xavier Pujolràs | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Miguel Rellán | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Pablo Scola | ... |
(uncredited)
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Alessandra Streignard | ... |
Brigida (uncredited)
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| Betsy Túrnez | ... |
Chica cine (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Manuel Lombardero | ||
Written by
| Rafael Azcona | ... | () |
| Manuel Lombardero | ... | () |
| Stephen Vizinczey | ... | (novel "In Praise of Older Women") |
Produced by
| Fernando de Garcillán | ... | associate producer |
| Andrés Vicente Gómez | ... | executive producer |
| Antonio Saura | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| José Manuel Pagán | ||
Cinematography by
| José Luis Alcaine | ||
Editing by
| Ernest Blasi | ||
Editorial Department
| Dora Arana | ... | first assistant editor |
| Héctor García-Jordá | ... | second assistant editor (as Héctor García-Jordà) |
| Marçal Mora | ... | first assistant editor |
| Pepín | ... | colorist |
Casting By
| Consol Tura | ||
Production Design by
| Josep Rosell | ||
Set Decoration by
| Balter Gallart | ||
Costume Design by
| Lala Huete | ||
Makeup Department
| Montse Boqueras | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Rosa Castillón | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Raúl Colom | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Betty De Villanueva | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Beatriz de Villanueva) |
| César Deusdad | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Felisa Díez | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Cristóbal Monterde | ... | additional hair stylist |
| César Olivares | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Evaristo Ortiz | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Mariló Osuna | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Mª Dolores Osuna) |
| Gregorio Ros | ... | makeup artist |
| María Carmen Sánchez | ... | hair stylist (as María Sánchez) |
Production Management
| Beatriz Becerra | ... | assistant production manager |
| Lluís Botella | ... | assistant production manager (as Luis Botella) |
| Pascual Otal | ... | assistant production manager |
| Nuria Parellada | ... | unit production manager |
| Cuqui Pons | ... | production manager |
| Josep Rocafort | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Roser Aguilar | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Ángel Díaz | ... | second assistant director |
| Pilar García | ... | third assistant director |
| Javier González | ... | third assistant director |
| Eusebio Graciani | ... | first assistant director |
| Ángel Lafuente | ... | second assistant director (as Ángel Díaz) |
| Dácil Pérez de Guzmán | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Pilar Albadalejo | ... | Set dresser/dyer |
| María José Cano | ... | painter (as Mª José Cano) |
| Ángel Chacón | ... | carpenter |
| Jesús Chaparro | ... | head painter |
| Nuria Codina | ... | painter |
| Paco Escofet | ... | props |
| Héctor Gil | ... | props |
| David Gurri | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Joan Martínez 'Espin' | ... | drawings |
| Mateu Maymo | ... | carpenter (as Mateu Maymó) |
| Ricardo Mengíbar | ... | property master |
| Rodolfo Montero | ... | props |
| Josep Oriol Sicart | ... | carpenter head |
| Evaristo Ortiz | ... | set dresser |
| José María Padullés | ... | storyboard (as Jose Mª Padullés 'Padu') |
| Oriol Puig | ... | props |
| Javier Ribas | ... | painter |
| Luis Rueda | ... | graphic designer |
| Marta del Río | ... | assistant property master |
| Ignacio J. Santeugini | ... | carpenter |
| Mariano Sánchez | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Joan Carles Vendrell | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Felipe Aragó | ... | boom operator |
| David Calleja | ... | sound mixer |
| Patrick Ghislain | ... | sound mixer |
| Jordi Junca | ... | sound editor trainee (as Jordi Juncà) |
| Jaume Meléndez | ... | boom operator (as Jaime Meléndez) |
| Licio Marcos de Oliveira | ... | sound |
| Jaume Puig | ... | dolby consultant |
| Kiku Vidal | ... | sound effects |
Special Effects by
| Reyes Abades | ... | special effects |
| Poli Cantero | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Jaume Vilaseca | ... | digital effects artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Toni Anglada | ... | assistant camera: second unit (as Antoni Anglada) |
| Eduardo Bonilla | ... | electrician |
| Carlos Borras | ... | electrician |
| Concha Breda | ... | second assistant camera |
| Raimon Bufí | ... | electrician (as Raimon Bufi) |
| Carlos Cabeceran | ... | steadicam operator (as Carlos Cabeceran) |
| Elisenda Cardona | ... | assistant camera: second unit (as Elisenda Carmona) |
| Javier Catalán | ... | gaffer |
| Sergi Gallardo | ... | assistant camera |
| Gonzalo García Callejo | ... | video assist (as Gonzalo García) |
| Luis Guervós | ... | second assistant camera (as Lluís Guervós) |
| Matías Hederra | ... | electrician |
| Eusebio López Cano | ... | grip (as Eusebio López) |
| Isidro Martínez | ... | key grip |
| Mario Montero | ... | camera operator |
| Eduard Olivella | ... | still photographer |
| Víctor Manuel Santos | ... | electrician (as Víctor Santos) |
| Jordi Soto | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Juan Carlos Guzmán | ... | extras casting |
| Ina Liza | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Beatriz Castelló | ... | assistant wardrobe |
| Paco Delgado | ... | assistant costumer |
| Aurora Ferré | ... | assistant wardrobe |
| Pepa Mogeda | ... | wardrobe |
| Jorge Pérez | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Marina Rodríguez | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Jordi Bonell | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Fina Sensada | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Alberto Andújar | ... | driver |
| Alfredo Arnudas | ... | driver |
| Lluís Botella | ... | driver (as Lluís Botella Pont) |
| José Cruz | ... | driver |
| Ernesto Figueras | ... | driver |
| José Manuel Jiménez | ... | driver |
| David Martínez | ... | driver |
| Pere Picarin | ... | driver |
| Fernando Román | ... | driver |
| Fermi Soler | ... | driver |
| Ricardo Sánchez | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Ventura Barba | ... | legal advisor |
| Mercedes Basso | ... | documentalist |
| Beatriz Becerra | ... | production assistant |
| Lluís Botella | ... | production assistant (as Luis Botella) |
| Enric Enrich | ... | legal advisor |
| Cristina Farré | ... | administration staff |
| Pilar García | ... | assistant to director |
| Javier González | ... | assistant to director |
| Gustavo Gómez de Quero | ... | administration staff |
| Margarita Kramer | ... | press attache / press promotion |
| Eileen Liebman | ... | translator |
| Pepi Marin | ... | production coordinator (as Pepi Marín) |
| María del Carmen Martínez | ... | production secretary (as Mª Carmen Martínez) |
| Pascual Otal | ... | production assistant |
| Gloria Palet | ... | production assistant |
| Nuria Parellada | ... | stage manager |
| Albert Pascual | ... | video trainee |
| Anne Pasek | ... | press attache / press promotion |
| Víctor Plaja | ... | administration staff |
| Ester Puigmarti | ... | production assistant |
| Eduard Rodergas | ... | production assistant |
| Luis Rueda | ... | title designer |
| Ivan Sapena | ... | production assistant |
| Carlos Taibo | ... | documentalist |
| Marcel Zelich | ... | cashier |
Thanks
| Ezequiel García Terrer | ... | thanks |
| Franco Lombardo | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Wizja 1 (1999) (Poland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Agencia Marta Flores (extras)
- Almirall (art department services)
- Amalgama (grip and lighting equipment)
- Ankara (art department services)
- Apunts Escenogràfics (art department services)
- Artigau (art department services)
- Capital Sound (soundtrack)
- Cine Grúa (grip and lighting equipment)
- Cosprop (wardrobe: London)
- Cámara Rent Internacional S.A. (camera equipment provided by)
- Enelmo (grip and lighting equipment)
- Mengíbar (art department services)
- Peris Hermanos (wardrobe)
- Sonoblok (sound post-production)
- Soundcrash (sound post-production)
- Soundtrack (sound post-production)
- Western Costume Company (wardrobe: Los Angeles)
- Zoptic (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Andrés, nearly 16 in July of 1936, looks for love and fulfillment in Barcelona, during and just after Spain's civil war. His Catholic school closes at war's outbreak; his mother is in western Spain. To cross to her, he joins a Republican battalion. He has a morning with a countess, is sent by his commanding officer to the officer's house in Barcelona where he's attracted to the man's daughter, and ends up as a black marketeer. In 1940, he's reunited with his mother, who has, as he says, "won the war." In Barcelona he lives in comfort with her, dislikes her politics and boyfriend, and pursues medical studies and the arms of three older women. Can a man have more than one homeland?
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Version of In Praise of Older Women (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Zapateado See more » |