Couples (Spanish: Novios) is a 1999 Spanish comedy film directed by Joaquín Oristrell which stars Juanjo Puigcorbé, Candela Peña and Juan Diego Botto alongside María Barranco and Karra Elejalde.
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| Spanish | Novios |
| Directed by | Joaquín Oristrell |
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| Cinematography | Hans Bürmann |
| Edited by | Miguel Ángel Santamaría |
| Music by | Suso Sáiz |
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| Distributed by | Columbia Tri-Star Films de España |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot edit
The plot tracks sexist wedding catering business owner Arturo, who cheats on his wife Paz with kitchen helper Cristal, who in turns decides to seduce Arturo's son, mentally-challenged Arturito, in retaliation for Arturo's lacks of commitment.[1][2][3]
Cast edit
- Juanjo Puigcorbé as Arturo[4]
- Juan Diego Botto as Arturito[3]
- Candela Peña as Cristal[3]
- María Barranco as Paz[3]
- Karra Elejalde as José[3]
- Francisco Boira as Merlo[3]
Release edit
The film was released theatrically in Spain on 17 September 1999.[3]
Reception edit
Jonathan Holland of Variety deemed Couples to be a "disappointing" second feature from Oristrell, veering "uncomfortably between straight farce, social commentary and melodrama", while conceding that the performances are still good.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Novios". Fotogramas. 29 May 2008.
- ^ a b Holland, Jonathan (11 October 1999). "Couples". Variety.
- ^ Benavent, Francisco María (2000). Cine español de los 90. Diccionario de películas, directores y temático. Bilbao: Ediciones Mensajero. p. 427. ISBN 84-271-2326-4.