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The Weakness of the Bolshevik

Original title: La flaqueza del bolchevique
  • 2003
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.3K
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Luis Tosar and María Valverde in The Weakness of the Bolshevik (2003)
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AdventureDramaRomance

Based on a novel by Lorenzo Silva, this movie deals with the unusual and tragic relationship between a frustrated businessman and a 14-year-old student. After crashing into the rear of the c... Read allBased on a novel by Lorenzo Silva, this movie deals with the unusual and tragic relationship between a frustrated businessman and a 14-year-old student. After crashing into the rear of the car in front of him, Pablo Lopez starts arguing with the other driver, Sonsoles, who finall... Read allBased on a novel by Lorenzo Silva, this movie deals with the unusual and tragic relationship between a frustrated businessman and a 14-year-old student. After crashing into the rear of the car in front of him, Pablo Lopez starts arguing with the other driver, Sonsoles, who finally files for an injury claim against him. Therefore, the angry manager starts harassing her... Read all

  • Director
    • Manuel Martín Cuenca
  • Writers
    • Lorenzo Silva
    • Manuel Martín Cuenca
  • Stars
    • Luis Tosar
    • Mar Regueras
    • María Valverde
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Manuel Martín Cuenca
    • Writers
      • Lorenzo Silva
      • Manuel Martín Cuenca
    • Stars
      • Luis Tosar
      • Mar Regueras
      • María Valverde
    • 9User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 6 nominations

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    Luis Tosar and María Valverde in The Weakness of the Bolshevik (2003)

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    Luis Tosar
    Luis Tosar
    • Pablo López
    Mar Regueras
    Mar Regueras
    • Sonsoles
    María Valverde
    María Valverde
    • María
    Rubén Ochandiano
    Rubén Ochandiano
    • Manu
    Jordi Dauder
    Jordi Dauder
    • Alfredo
    Enriqueta Carballeira
    Enriqueta Carballeira
    • Dolores
    Nathalie Poza
    Nathalie Poza
    • Eva
    Manolo Solo
    Manolo Solo
    • Francisco
    Yolanda Serrano
    • Alba
    Ángela Herrera
    • Elsa
    Daniel Grao
    Daniel Grao
    • Perico
    Roberto Drago
    Roberto Drago
    • Raúl
    José Antonio Izaguirre
    • Armando
    Luis Miguel Seguí
    • Municipal
    Carla Gayan
    • Izaskun
    Cristina Barroso
    • Andrea
    Marco Aurelio González
    • Marcos
    Víctor Fernández Aldana
    • Cliente
    • Director
      • Manuel Martín Cuenca
    • Writers
      • Lorenzo Silva
      • Manuel Martín Cuenca
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    • Trivia
      María Valverde's debut.
    • Connections
      References Pasapalabra (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Puta
      Written by Robe Iniesta (as Roberto Iniesta) and Iñaki Antón

      Performed by Extremoduro

    User reviews9

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    10/10
    Not for the ordinary, stereotyped minded
    Amazing film about a relationship between two people from different generations. Well, the thought of an adult and a young girl is often disturbing but this is not about a sexual relationship but more of a psychological connection and deep mental attraction. It's those moments where two complete strangers meet and they themselves are surprised to find themselves appealing to each other in different ways. One is frustrated with his job and another is bored with her own peers but it's never that anyone of them was pursuing any such old young relationship. But it just happens. And it doesn't seem vulgar at all. Those who want to interpret it as vulgar can do so but this was more of a friendship, the evolving bond between the middle aged man and the young precocious girl. Superb acting and great directorial debut and definitely a story that is unique and unexpected but don't watch if you're looking for a Hollywoodish movie. It's not really a masterpiece kind of story but definitely different and still intriguing.
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    • koyalmaithili
    • Jul 19, 2013

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2003 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Official site
      • Official site (Spain)
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • La flaqueza del bolchevique
    • Filming locations
      • Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Antena 3 Televisión
      • Canal+ España
      • Gobierno de La Rioja
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    • Budget
      • €3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $275,792
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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