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'The Year of the Flood' is a 2004 romantic drama film directed by Jaime Chvarri based on the novel of the same name by Eduardo Mendoza which stars Fanny Ardant and Daro Grandinetti.

Plot



Set in a Catalan village in 1953, the plot follows the romantic relationship between Sor Consuelo, a nun, and Don Augusto Aixel, a womanizing local landholder. The entry of the Maquis guerrilla on the scene disrupts the plight of Consuelo.

Cast



Production



A joint Spanish-French-Italian co-production, the film was produced by GONA alongside Oberon Cinematogrfica, Babe and Kairs. Shooting began on 11 August 2003 and wrapped in October 2003. Shooting locations included Barcelona and neighbouring villages.

Release



Penned by Eduardo Mendoza and Jaime Chvarri, the screenplay is an adaptation of the 1992 novel of the same name authored by the former. The film screened in April 2004 at the Mlaga Film Festival's main competition. Distributed by United International Pictures, it was theatrically released in Spain on 28 April 2004.

Accolades



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| align = "center" | 2005 || 19th Goya Awards || Best Adapted Screenplay || Eduardo Mendoza, Jaime Chvarri || ||

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See also



* List of Spanish films of 2004

Informational notes



References



Category:Films set in Catalonia

Category:Films shot in Catalonia

Category:Films set in 1953

Category:Spanish romantic drama films

Category:French romantic drama films

Category:Italian romantic drama films

Category:Films about the Spanish Maquis

Category:Films based on Spanish novels

Category:2000s Spanish-language films

Category:2004 romantic drama films

Category:Films directed by Jaime Chvarri

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