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7.5/10
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A love story about two elders who decide to enjoy the little time they have left.A love story about two elders who decide to enjoy the little time they have left.A love story about two elders who decide to enjoy the little time they have left.
- Awards
- 9 wins & 7 nominations
Gonzalo Urtizberéa
- Alejo
- (as Gonzalo Urtizberea)
Anita Ekberg
- Sylvia
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
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Storyline
Did you know
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of Elsa & Fred (2014)
- SoundtracksMinueto en Sol Mayor
From the "Album of Ana Magdalena Bach"
Written by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by China Zorrilla (Piano)
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A sparkling reaffirmation of humanity and love
This is one of those jewels of filmdom that Hollywood will seldom or never produce --a shining venue for actors of "a certain age" (and not Clint Eastwood) in a romantic comedy replete with laughs, tears and profound yet light-handed treatments of human nature and national traits. The pace moves without interruption; it lags at no time, a tribute to a superb script and masterful editing. The scenes are remarkable for their realism. The acting is extraordinarily sensitive and on the mark. Watch the body language and facial expressions in funny/sad/ordinary situations. It's almost like being there, eavesdropping and peeping at this wonderful couple as their relationships bobs, weaves, dips and soars. The subtle ethnic jokes are there too ... the Telephone company retiree sporting one of the most ancient family names in Spain ... the Argentine widow (or not) displaying some of the too-clever-by-half sharpness many of her compatriots put to work to get by ... the play on letter of the apartments ("J" in Spanish as in "F" in English), etc., etc. A winner all around, worth seeing again and again. Do not miss this home run of a film.
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- Jul 5, 2008
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
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- Also known as
- Elsa & Fred
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $189,024
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,246
- Jun 29, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $2,994,087
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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