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Son of the Bride

Original title: El hijo de la novia
  • 20012001
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  • 2h 3m
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7.8/10
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Son of the Bride (2001)
ComedyDrama
A dissatisfied 40-year-old, separated and without time for his own daughter and girlfriend must rethink his life when his father decides to marry his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's dis... Read allA dissatisfied 40-year-old, separated and without time for his own daughter and girlfriend must rethink his life when his father decides to marry his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, by church.A dissatisfied 40-year-old, separated and without time for his own daughter and girlfriend must rethink his life when his father decides to marry his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, by church.
IMDb RATING
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    • Juan José Campanella
    • Juan José Campanella
    • Fernando Castets
  • Stars
    • Ricardo Darín
    • Héctor Alterio
    • Norma Aleandro
    • Juan José Campanella
    • Juan José Campanella
    • Fernando Castets
  • Stars
    • Ricardo Darín
    • Héctor Alterio
    • Norma Aleandro
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    • 66User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Son of the Bride (2001)
    Son of the Bride (2001)
    Ricardo Darín in Son of the Bride (1973)
    Ricardo Darín, Claudia Fontán, and Natalia Verbeke in Son of the Bride (2001)
    Norma Aleandro and Héctor Alterio in Son of the Bride (2001)
    Natalia Verbeke in Son of the Bride (2001)
    Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, Eduardo Blanco, Ricardo Darín, and Natalia Verbeke in Son of the Bride (2001)
    Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, and Ricardo Darín in Son of the Bride (2001)
    Ricardo Darín in Son of the Bride (2001)
    Norma Aleandro and Ricardo Darín in Son of the Bride (2001)
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    Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín
    • Rafael Belvedere
    Héctor Alterio
    Héctor Alterio
    • Nino Belvedere
    Norma Aleandro
    Norma Aleandro
    • Norma Belvedere
    Eduardo Blanco
    • Juan Carlos
    Natalia Verbeke
    Natalia Verbeke
    • Naty
    Gimena Nóbile
    • Vicky
    David Masajnik
    David Masajnik
    • Nacho
    Claudia Fontán
    Claudia Fontán
    • Sandra
    Atilio Pozzobón
    • Francesco
    Salo Pasik
    Salo Pasik
    • Daniel
    Humberto Serrano
    • Padre Mario
    Fabián Arenillas
    • Sciacalli
    Mónica Cabrera
    • Carmen
    Giorgio Bellora
    • Marchiolli
    Mónica Virgilito
    • Enfermera hospital
    Victoria Troncoso
    • Camarera
    Rubén Green
    Rubén Green
    • Portero Osvaldo
    Miguel Padilla
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      • Juan José Campanella
      • Juan José Campanella
      • Fernando Castets
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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Argentina for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 74th Academy Awards in 2002.
    • Quotes

      Juan Carlos: He gave millions of people joy and then those same fans turned on him and "crucified" him.

      Rafael Belvedere: Show's over. Stop talking about Jesus Christ.

      Juan Carlos: Jesus Christ? I was talking about Maradona.

    • Crazy credits
      Halfway through the credits, we find Rafael and Juan Carlos watching a porn film and admiring it's particularly well-endowed star - the mysterious and elusive Dick Watson.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002)

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    Una Películita Humilde
    In 'El Hijo de la Novia', director Juan José Campanella tells the story of a workaholic 42-year old divorced father who has unstable relationship with his daughter and girlfriend and who's father, after 44 years of marriage, wants to remarry his mother who's struck by Alzheimer's disease. But things take a different turn when he has a stroke. Campanella tells a sweet tale of self discovery or rather self rediscovery accompanied by a playful score. He does present the culture quite well as one does get the feel of the local Argentinian life. Héctor Alterio and Norma Aleandro give very spirited performances and they are a treat to watch. Ricardo Darin is adequate while Natalia Verbeke and Eduardo Blanco are very good. In spite of gaining widespread acknowledgement, 'El Hijo de la Novia' remains a small humble little film. I liked how the relationships were portrayed and how the characters and problems were very recognizable. Nino's love for Norma was very moving. The only quibble for me was that the pacing was very slow midway so it requires some patience from the viewer but in the end es una película divertida que eleva. Make sure to watch it through the rolling end credits.
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      • August 16, 2001 (Argentina)
      • Argentina
      • Spain
      • Sony Classics
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
    • Production companies
      • Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales (INCAA)
      • JEMPSA
      • Patagonik Film Group
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    • 2 hours 3 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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