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The Spanish Apartment

The Spanish Apartment

They came from Paris, Rome, London and Berlin to… the Spanish Apartment… where a year can change a lifetime.

20027.12h 2m

Overview

A strait-laced French student moves into an apartment in Barcelona with a cast of six other characters from all over Europe. Together, they speak the international language of love and friendship.

Directed by Cédric Klapisch
Written by Cédric Klapisch
Produced by Bruno Levy
Box OfficeBudget: $5.3MRevenue: $3.9M

Top Cast

Romain Duris

Romain Duris

Xavier

Judith Godrèche

Judith Godrèche

Anne-Sophie

Audrey Tautou

Audrey Tautou

Martine

Kelly Reilly

Kelly Reilly

Wendy

Cécile de France

Cécile de France

Isabelle

Cristina Brondo

Cristina Brondo

Soledad

Federico D'Anna

Federico D'Anna

Alessandro

Barnaby Metschurat

Barnaby Metschurat

Tobias

Christian Pagh

Christian Pagh

Lars

Martine Demaret

Martine Demaret

La mère de Xavier

Themes & Keywords

paris, francebarcelona, spainalcoholroommatessingletravelcrushrelationshipbreak-upcelebrationgroup of friends

About The Spanish Apartment

The Spanish Apartment is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 2002 exploring themes of paris, france, barcelona, spain, alcohol, roommates, single, travel. Directed by Cédric Klapisch, it stars Romain Duris, Judith Godrèche, Audrey Tautou. A strait-laced French student moves into an apartment in Barcelona with a cast of six other characters from all over Europe. Together, they speak the international language of love and friendship.

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