Crossing Borders (Un franco, 14 pesetas)

Tue May 24, 2011

21:00

Location

Cine Studio
(University of Nicosia)
46 Makedonitissas Avenue
Nicosia, Nicosia

Friends of Cinema Society
Phone: 96420491

Description

Spain, 1960. Two friends named Martin and Marcos decide to leave Spain and look for jobs in Switzerland. They will have to adapt to a very different way of life there, working as mechanics at a factory and living in a small industrial town. The arrival of Martin’s wife Pilar and son Pablo, and Marcos’ girlfriend Maria del Carmen, marks the end of the bachelor life they were living. When Martin’s father dies, they realize it’s time to return. Much to their susprise, going home is much harder than leaving was.

Cast:
Carlos Iglesias (Martín)
Javier Gutiérrez (Marcos)
Isabel Blanco (Hannah)
Nieve de Medina (Pilar)

Director: Carlos Iglesias
Writer: Carlos Iglesias
Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Production Year: 2006

The screening is part of the Spanish Film Festival

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