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Things That Make Living Worthwhile
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Wikipedia article
'Things That Make Living Worthwhile' is a 2004 Spanish romantic comedy-drama film directed by Manuel Gmez Pereira, starring Ana Beln and Eduard Fernndez.
Plot
The plot features the relationship between Hortensia, a divorced woman working as a civil officer at the INEM, and Jorge, an also divorced unemployed man and recovering alcoholic.
Cast
Production
The film was directed by Manuel Gmez Pereira whereas the screenplay was penned by Joaqun Oristrell, Yolanda Garca Serrano, and Luis Piedrahita. It was produced by BocaBoca Producciones with the participation of TVE and Canal+.
Release
The film screened at the 7th Mlaga Spanish Film Festival (FMCE) in 2004. Distributed by Columbia Tristar Spain, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 26 November 2004.
Reception
Jonathan Holland of 'Variety' deemed the film be "an enjoyable, adult-oriented comedy romancer beefed up by a thought-provoking darker side".
Mirito Torreiro of 'Fotogramas' gave it 4 out of 5 stars highlighting the chemistry between the leads to be the best about the film.
Accolades
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| align = "center" | 2004 || 7th Mlaga Spanish Film Festival || colspan = "2" | Public Choice Award || ||
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| align = "center" rowspan = "4" | 2005 || rowspan = "2" | 19th Goya Awards || Best Actor || Eduard Fernndez || || rowspan = "2" |
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| Best Actress || Ana Beln ||
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| rowspan = "2" | 14th Actors and Actresses Union Awards || Best Film Actor in a Leading Role || Eduard Fernndez || || rowspan = "2" |
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| Best Film Actress in a Leading Role || Ana Beln ||
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See also
* List of Spanish films of 2004
References
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