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Silvia's Gift
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Wikipedia article
'Silvia's Gift' is a 2003 Spanish-Chilean-Portuguese film directed by Dionisio Prez. It stars Brbara Goenaga, Luis Tosar, Vctor Clavijo and Adriana Domnguez alongside Gins Garca Milln.
Plot
In the wake of Silvia's decision to take her own life (and record her last thoughts in a video), she pledges her organs (heart, liver and eyes) to three strangers (respectively Carlos, Mateo and Ins), pulling them back away from the brink.
Cast
Production
A joint effort by production companies from Spain, Chile and Portugal, the film was produced by Lorelei Producciones, Imval, El Medano, Calatambo Producciones and Cinemate in association with TVG. Filming began in A Corua in June 2002.
Release
The film screened at the 6th Mlaga Film Festival's main competition in May 2003. Distributed by Lolafilms, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 18 July 2003.
Reception
Jonathan Holland of 'Variety' deemed the film (an "elegant meditation on sacrifice") to be "impressively scripted, well-played and thought-provoking".
Accolades
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See also
* List of Spanish films of 2003
* List of Portuguese films of 2003
References
Category:2003 drama films
Category:2000s Spanish-language films
Category:Spanish drama films
Category:Chilean drama films
Category:Films shot in Galicia (Spain)
Category:Portuguese drama films
Category:Films about suicide
Category:Films about organ transplantation
Category:2000s Spanish films
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