
Tristesse
2021-01-29 · 104 min · Not rated
Film director Juan Bravo is in a deep, existential funk: his latest film has been vilified by critics, and his friends, relatives and even business associates are wasting no time in badmouthing him. He seeks refuge in the city of Oviedo, Asturias, wandering the empty streets at night, going to parties that are veritable circuses full of wannabes, and attending concerts and religious and traditional ceremonies as he seeks inspiration for his next film. He reminisces about his childhood but, most importantly, that strange woman who asked him to visit her at her apartment at precisely 10 p.m., not one minute more, nor one minute less.
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- Directors
- Emilio Ruiz Barrachina
- Production companies
- RTP, La Nueva Espana, Caja Rural de Asturias, Hemisphere Films, Televisión del Principado de Asturias
- Countries
- Spain
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 300,000
Top Cast
Enrique SimónJuan Bravo
Miguelo GarcíaJacinto
Ángel Héctor SánchezCamarero payaso
Barbara CaffarelAnabel
María IvanovaDoctora
María Díaz GonzálezVecina en bata
Víctor RamírezBailarín flamencoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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