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Moors and Christians (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Moors and Christians' is a 1987 Spanish comedy film directed by Luis Garca Berlanga. The cast features Fernando Fernn Gmez, Vernica Forqu, Agustn Gonzlez, Chus Lampreave, Jos Luis Lpez Vzquez, Andrs Pajares, Mara Luisa Ponte, Antonio Resines, Pedro Ruiz and Rosa Mara Sard.
Plot
The Planchadell y Calabuig, a family of turrn-makers from Xixona (province of Alicante), travel to Madrid to sell their product. Once there, they are approached by an image consultant.
Cast
Production
The film had a budget of around 200 million . Filming began in Madrid by May 1987.
Release
'Moors and Christians' premiered on 23 October 1987 at the 32nd Seminci, screened as the opening film of the festival. It was theatrically released in Spain on 28 October 1987.
Reception
'Fotogramas' gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be one of the most disappointing films in Berlanga's filmography. ngel Fernndez-Santos of 'El Pas' considered that what was a "state of grace" in 'Plcido' had seemingly slipped into "a state of disgrace" in 'Moors and Christians'. He also noted that while Pajares, Forqu and Ponte's performances worked just fine, the rest of performances only worked intermittently or not at all.
Awards and nominations
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| align = "center" rowspan = "4" | 1988 || rowspan = "4" | 2nd Goya Awards || Best Screenplay || Rafael Azcona & Luis Garca Berlanga || || rowspan = "4" |
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| Best Supporting Actress || Vernica Forqu ||
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| rowspan = "2" | Best Supporting Actor || Agustn Gonzlez ||
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| Pedro Ruiz ||
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See also
* List of Spanish films of 1987
References
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Category:1987 films
Category:Spanish comedy films
Category:Films directed by Luis Garca Berlanga
Category:1987 comedy films
Category:Films shot in Madrid
Category:Films set in Madrid
Category:1980s Spanish-language films
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