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Wikipedia article{{Infobox film | name = | image = | native_name = | image_size = | border = | alt = | caption = | director = Jaime Chvarri | producer = | writer = | screenplay = | based_on = | starring = | music = Carles Cases | cinematography = Jaume Paracaula | editing = | studio = | distributor = United International Pictures | released = | runtime = | country = | language = Spanish | budget = | gross = }} '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. PlotSet 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. CastProductionA 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. ReleasePenned 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|- | align = "center" | 2005 || 19th Goya Awards || Best Adapted Screenplay || Eduardo Mendoza, Jaime Chvarri || || |} See also* List of Spanish films of 2004 Informational notesReferencesCategory: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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