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Wikipedia article
'Mensaka' (; ) is a 1998 Spanish drama film written and directed by Salvador Garca Ruiz consisting of an adaptation of the novel 'Mensaka' by Jos ngel Maas. It stars Gustavo Salmern, Tristn Ulloa, Adri Collado, Laia Marull, Mara Esteve, Lola Dueas and Guillermo Toledo.
Plot
The plot focus on a group of young people belonging to different social classes. It tracks the relationships between David and Fran (who both play in an underground rock band in Madrid alongside Javi) with their girlfriends Bea and Natalia as well as the mishaps of Javi and romantic interest Cristina. Meanwhile, Laura, Javi's little sister, has formed a gang and deals drugs.
Cast
Production
The film was produced by Tornasol Films and it had the participation of TVE.
Release
Distributed by Alta Films, 'Mensaka' was theatrically released in Spain on 30 April 1998.
Reception
Jonathan Holland of 'Variety' deemed the film to be "a gritty, compassionate study of post-adolescent life in contemporary Spain", and "a good showcase for young local acting talent".
ngel Fernndez-Santos of 'El Pas' gave a positive review and highlighted the craft of Salvador Garca in his debut film (managing to uplift a "storyline of little substance") and the performances of Salmern, Ulloa, Marull and Dueas.
The "unapologetic brand of female adolescent subjectivity" represented by the character of Laura (Javi's "demonic little sister"), displaying a take on the wild child archetype, has been drawn out as a highlight of "an unexpectedly striking movie" by Matthew J. Marr.
Jos Angel Maas commented that, out of all the transpositions of his works, 'Mensaka' was the one he liked the most.
Accolades
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| align = "center" rowspan = "3" | 1999 || rowspan = "3" | 13th Goya Awards || Best Adapted Screenplay || Salvador Garca Ruiz || || rowspan = "3" |
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| Best New Director || Salvador Garca Ruiz ||
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| Best New Actor || Tristn Ulloa ||
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See also
* List of Spanish films of 1998
References
Bibliography
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Category:1998 drama films
Category:Spanish drama films
Category:1990s Spanish-language films
Category:Films set in Madrid
Category:Tornasol Films films
Category:Films based on Spanish novels
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