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Azuloscurocasinegro

  • 2006
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
8.6K
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Marta Etura and Quim Gutiérrez in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
Watch Tráiler [OV]
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ComedyDramaRomance

Just as his childhood sweetheart Natalia returns, his infertile brother Antonio asks Jorge to impregnate Paula, Antonio's imprisoned girlfriend.Just as his childhood sweetheart Natalia returns, his infertile brother Antonio asks Jorge to impregnate Paula, Antonio's imprisoned girlfriend.Just as his childhood sweetheart Natalia returns, his infertile brother Antonio asks Jorge to impregnate Paula, Antonio's imprisoned girlfriend.

  • Director
    • Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
  • Writer
    • Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
  • Stars
    • Quim Gutiérrez
    • Raúl Arévalo
    • Marta Etura
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    8.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
    • Writer
      • Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
    • Stars
      • Quim Gutiérrez
      • Raúl Arévalo
      • Marta Etura
    • 7User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 23 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos1

    Tráiler [OV]
    Trailer 1:27
    Watch Tráiler [OV]

    Photos54

    Marta Etura and Quim Gutiérrez in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Antonio de la Torre in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Héctor Colomé and Quim Gutiérrez in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Esther Ortega in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Carmen Arévalo in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Héctor Colomé, Quim Gutiérrez, and Eva Pallarés in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Juanjo Díaz Polo and Quim Gutiérrez in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Héctor Colomé and Quim Gutiérrez in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Marta Etura in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Quim Gutiérrez and Raúl Arévalo in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Raúl Arévalo in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)
    Héctor Colomé and Quim Gutiérrez in Azuloscurocasinegro (2006)

    Cast26

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    Quim Gutiérrez
    Quim Gutiérrez
    • Jorge
    Raúl Arévalo
    Raúl Arévalo
    • Israel
    Marta Etura
    Marta Etura
    • Paula
    Antonio de la Torre
    Antonio de la Torre
    • Antonio
    Héctor Colomé
    Héctor Colomé
    • Andrés
    Eva Pallarés
    • Natalia
    Manuel Morón
    Manuel Morón
    • Fernando
    Ana Wagener
    Ana Wagener
    • Ana
    Roberto Enríquez
    Roberto Enríquez
    • Roberto
    Natalia Mateo
    • Funcionaria
    Alba Gárate
    • Alba
    Marta Aledo
    Marta Aledo
    • Empleada banco
    Carmen Arévalo
    • Maestra de ceremonias
    Joaquín Notario
    Joaquín Notario
    • Jefe de personal #1
    Esther Ortega
    Esther Ortega
    • Jefe de personal #2
    Fernando Lage
    • Jefe de personal #3
    Alex O'Dogherty
    Alex O'Dogherty
    • Jefe de personal #5
    Daniel Muriel
    • Gonzalo
    • Director
      • Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
    • Writer
      • Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Héctor Colomé, who plays the father, was actually the stepfather of director Daniel Sánchez Arévalo.
    • Quotes

      Andrés: Why don't you like being a janitor?

      Jorge: Because I didn't choose to be one.

    • Connections
      Featured in La gran familia española: Los procesos (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Azul oscuro casi negro
      Written by Pascal Gaigne

    User reviews7

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    Channels tranquility – very patient, sweet film
    Jorge (Quim Gutiérrez) is stuck in a dead-end job and with an unrequited long-term love for the girl next door. His father has suffered a stroke and needs constant supervision, which Jorge alone manages. His brother is in prison. His best friend is contemplating his sexuality. In short, he is the epitome of a "nice guy" – the kind who is too nice to lie, cheat or think in even remotely self-serving paths. In Arévalo's directorial debut, we are offered a slice of his protagonist's life – to no discernible end, but still a worthwhile watch.

    The latter can best be attributed to the film's preference of continuity to climaxes. It offers next to no culminations, 'key' scenes or satisfying plot development and instead presents a highly low-key story that takes a gentle yet unflinching look at a young man's life. Quim Gutiérrez is handsome, affable and intrinsically good as Jorge, giving a sweet little performance that is just a smidge to humourless to wow the audience or even go the extra mile. None of the other actors are particularly noteworthy, although Raúl Arévalo caters to the comedy part which undoubtedly elevates the whole film above generic drama formula. Make no mistake however – it is no comedy.

    Azuloscurocasinegro is also one of the calmest films I have ever seen. seen. It is neither boring nor slow, but the pacing is peaceful and there is an underlying tranquility in the seamless intercutting of scenes, without resorting to dreamy cinematography or soothing nature shots. I suppose that is another way of saying not much happens in it, which is certainly quite true, but there is some emotional poignancy to be found, some sex scenes to be 'enjoyed' and above all remarkably insightful dialogue to be shared. It delivers little gems by the bucketload, puffed full of actual wisdom – best of all, it never feels forced. In the end, Azuloscurocasinegro is quite forgettable, but a sweet viewing nonetheless.

    7 out of 10
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    • Nov 18, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 31, 2006 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Official sites
      • MK2 (France)
      • Official site (Spain)
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • DarkBlueAlmostBlack
    • Filming locations
      • Glorieta General Álvarez de Castro, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Tesela Producciones Cinematográficas
      • Televisión Española (TVE)
      • Canal+ España
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,646
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,897
      • Oct 21, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,171,323
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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