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Sleepless in Madrid
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Wikipedia article
'Sleepless in Madrid' or 'Insomnia' ; is a 1998 Spanish comedy film directed by Chus Gutirrez. It stars Cristina Marcos, Candela Pea, Ernesto Alterio, Mara Pujalte and Gins Garca Milln.
Plot
Set in Madrid, focusing on the psychological developments and casual relationships through the urban routine of a group of young people, and bringing in elements of 'costumbrismo' mixed with metaphors of a "self-absorbed" social environment, the plot tracks the lives of three sleepless people, Evan, Alba and Juan (and their partners) during the hot Summer. Adrin is with Alba (a mother who has just given birth) whereas Juan is worried by his future with his would-be wife Isabel.
Cast
Production
The screenplay is the result of the mashup of three different screenplays (two of them jointly worked by Chus Gutirrez and and a third one in which Fernando Len de Aranoa also participated). The film was produced by Bocaboca and Sogetel. Arnaldo Catinari was responsible for the cinematography whereas Mateo Alonso was responsible for the music. The budged amounted to 250 million .
Release
The film was theatrically released in Spain on 13 February 1998.
Reception
Augusto Martnez Torres of 'El Pas' assessed the film to be a "fun comedy that works perfectly".
See also
* List of Spanish films of 1998
References
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Category:1998 comedy films
Category:Spanish comedy films
Category:Films set in Madrid
Category:1990s Spanish-language films
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