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Tramway to Malvarrosa
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Wikipedia article
'Tramway to Malvarrosa' is a 1996 Spanish coming-of-age drama film directed by Jos Luis Garca Snchez and written by Rafael Azcona based on the 1994 novel by Manuel Vicent. It stars Liberto Rabal.
Plot
Starting in 1957, the plot tracks the coming-of-age story and sexual awakening of Manuel, a small-town boy who moves to the provincial capital, Valencia, to study a degree in law.
Cast
Production
An adaptation of the novel 'Tranva a la Malvarrosa' by Manuel Vicent, the screenplay was penned by Rafael Azcona. The film was produced by Andrs Vicente Gmez's Lola Films alongside Sogetel, with participation of Canal+, and Sogepaq. In addition to the city of Valencia, shooting took place across locations in the wider Valencia region, including the provinces of Valencia (El Saler, Alzira, Nazaret, Sueca, Guadassuar, L'Alcdia and Alboraia), Alicante (Pego) and Castelln (Les Alqueries and Xodos).
Release
The film screened at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in November 1996. It was pre-screened in Valencia on 21 March 1997. Distributed by Columbia Tri-Star Films de Espaa, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 4 April 1997.
Reception
Ken Eisner of 'Variety' deemed the film to be "a wonderfully evocative coming-of-age story".
Accolades
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| rowspan = "4" align = "center" | 1997 || rowspan = "4" | 11th Goya Awards || Best Adapted Screenplay || Jos Luis Garca Snchez, Rafael Azcona || || rowspan = "4" |
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| Best Cinematography || Jos Luis Alcaine ||
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| Best New Actor || Liberto Rabal ||
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| Best Art Direction || Pierre-Louis Thvenet ||
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See also
* List of Spanish films of 1997
References
Category:Spanish coming-of-age drama films
Category:Films set in Valencia
Category:1996 drama films
Category:1990s coming-of-age drama films
Category:Films shot in Valencia
Category:Films shot in the province of Valencia
Category:Films shot in the province of Alicante
Category:LolaFilms films
Category:Films set in 1957
Category:Films based on Spanish novels
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