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Madrid, 1987

Madrid, 1987

20126.51h 44m

Overview

In 1987 Madrid, the unexpected encounter between a seasoned journalist and a young student leads to a profound exploration of love, desire, politics, power, and discovery of each other.

Directed by David Trueba
Written by David Trueba, James Joyce, Rafael Azcona
Produced by Jessica Huppert Berman, Leonor Rodríguez, David Trueba
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Top Cast

José Sacristán

José Sacristán

Miguel

María Valverde

María Valverde

Ángela

Ramon Fontserè

Ramon Fontserè

Luis

Alberto Ferreiro

Alberto Ferreiro

Hombre del patio (voice)

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Bárbara de Lemus

Mujer autógrafo

Themes & Keywords

journalistmadrid, spainolder man younger woman relationship1980sage-gap relationship

About Madrid, 1987

Madrid, 1987 is a drama film released in 2012 exploring themes of journalist, madrid, spain, older man younger woman relationship, 1980s, age-gap relationship. Directed by David Trueba, it stars José Sacristán, María Valverde, Ramon Fontserè. In 1987 Madrid, the unexpected encounter between a seasoned journalist and a young student leads to a profound exploration of love, desire, politics, power, and discovery of each other.

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