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Wikipedia article




'Historia de un beso' (English: 'Story of a Kiss') is a 2002 Spanish drama film directed by Jos Luis Garci and written by Garci and Horacio Valcrcel. The film received seven Goya Award nominations, but didn't win one.

Plot



The plot follows two different stories that take place decades apart from each other. Julio (Carlos Hipolito) attends the funeral of the uncle who raised him. After reminiscing with his uncle's friends, Julio remembers his childhood. At that time, his Uncle Blas (Alfredo Landa) fell in love with a much younger women who made him realize how dispassionate his life had become. The adult Julio also attempts to romance a fellow teacher.

Cast



*Alfredo Landa as Blas Otamendi

*Ana Fernndez as Andrea

*Agustn Gonzlez as Don Telmo

*Carlos Hiplito as Julio

*Beatriz Rico as Marisa

*Manuel Lozano as Julipn

*Tina Sainz as Melchora

*Francisco Algora as Don Lino

Awards and nominations



Nominated

'Goya Awards'

*Best Actress (Ana Fernndez)

*Best Cinematography (Ral Prez Cubero)

*Best Costume Design (Gumersindo Andrs)

*Best Makeup and Hairstyles (Paca Almenara, Alicia Lpez and Antonio Panizza)

*Best Production Design (Gil Parrondo)

*Best Supporting Actor (Carlos Hiplito)

*Best Supporting Actress (Tina Sinz)


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