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'Carmina or Blow Up' (Spanish: Carmina o revienta) is a Spanish comedy-drama film, directed and written by Paco Len. The film stars his mother Carmina Barrios (Carmina), his sister, Mara Len (Mara), Paco Casaus (Antonio Len) and Ana M Garca (Ani). It is the first Spanish film released in cinemas, online and as a digital copy at the same time.

Plot



Carmina is a 58-year-old woman who runs an inn in Seville. After being robbed several times, she comes up with an original way to get the money back and provide for her family. While she waits the outcome of her plan in her kitchen, she reflects on her life, work and miracles. She has two children, including Mara, a 22-year-old without a clear future ahead of her and a 4-year-old granddaughter, Marina.

Carmina herself lives with her husband, Antonio, a man who retains a fondness for alcohol, against his doctor's advice. In her inn she has a strange assistant named Basilio. She also has a friend who likes telling her about her experiences with celebrities, which are patently lies.

Reception



The film has enjoyed good reviews, many of which praise its innovative, simultaneous release (at movie theaters, online, and on DVD).

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Category:2012 comedy-drama films

Category:2012 films

Category:Spanish comedy-drama films

Category:2010s Spanish-language films

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