Madrid, 1987

Madrid, 1987

6.5IMDb Score
Released:2012-04-13
Genre:Drama
Duration:104 min
Country:Spain
Director:David Trueba
Actors:José Sacristán, María Valverde, Ramon Fontserè, Alberto Ferreiro, Bárbara de Lemus
Production:Buenavida Producciones

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.

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