Story of a Kiss
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| Historia de un beso | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | José Luis Garci |
| Written by | José Luis Garci Horacio Valcárcel |
| Starring | Alfredo Landa Ana Fernández Carlos Hipolito Agustin Gonzalez |
| Cinematography | Raúl Pérez Cubero |
| Edited by | José Luis Garci Miguel González Sinde |
| Music by | Pablo Cervantes |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Historia de un beso (English: Story of a Kiss) is a 2002 Spanish drama film directed by José Luis Garci and written by Garci and . The film received seven Goya Award nominations, but didn't win one.
Plot[]
The plot follows two different stories that take place decades apart from each other. Julio (Carlos Hipolito) attends the funeral of the uncle who raised him. After reminiscing with his uncle's friends, Julio remembers his childhood. At that time, his Uncle Blas (Alfredo Landa) fell in love with a much younger women who made him realize how dispassionate his life had become. The adult Julio also attempts to romance a fellow teacher.
Cast[]
- Alfredo Landa as Blas Otamendi
- Ana Fernández as Andrea
- Agustín González as Don Telmo
- Carlos Hipólito as Julio
- Beatriz Rico as Marisa
- Manuel Lozano as Julipín
- Tina Sainz as Melchora
- Francisco Algora as Don Lino
Awards and nominations[]
Nominated[]
- Best Actress (Ana Fernández)
- Best Cinematography (Raúl Pérez Cubero)
- Best Costume Design (Gumersindo Andrés)
- Best Makeup and Hairstyles (Paca Almenara, Alicia López and Antonio Panizza)
- Best Production Design (Gil Parrondo)
- Best Supporting Actor (Carlos Hipólito)
- Best Supporting Actress (Tina Sáinz)
External links[]
Categories:
- 2002 films
- Spanish-language films
- Spanish films
- Films with screenplays by José Luis Garci