Clams and Mussels

(Redirected from Almejas y mejillones)

Clams and Mussels (Spanish: Almejas y mejillones) is a 2000 Argentine-Spanish[1] comedy film directed and written by Marcos Carnevale [es] based on a story by Lito Espinosa. It stars Leticia Brédice and Jorge Sanz alongside Loles León, Antonio Gasalla, and Silke.

Clams and Mussels
Poster
SpanishAlmejas y mejillones
Directed byMarcos Carnevale
Written byMarcos Carnevale
Produced byAlbana Bolster
Starring
CinematographyAlfredo F. Mayo
Edited byJorge Valencia
Music by
  • Luis Elices
  • Francisco Musulén
Production
companies
Alma Ata International Pictures S.L.
Antena 3
Millecento Cinema
Naya Films S.A.
Patagonik Film Group
Vía Digital
Distributed byBuena Vista International
Release dates
  • 17 August 2000 (2000-08-17) (Argentina)
  • 27 October 2000 (2000-10-27) (Spain)
Running time
92 minutes
Countries
  • Argentina
  • Spain
LanguageSpanish
Budget$4 million
Box office$18 million

Synopsis

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Paula has money and convinces Rolondo to accompany her to play poker. Over time Rolondo falls in love with her, but as it turns out, Paula is a lesbian. Rolondo lives in the carnivals of Tenerife in the Pub Morocco (a gay bar) where Fredy performs (intimate friend of Paula). The atmosphere of absolute freedom and sensuality that surrounds him little by little opens mind Rolondo's mind.

Cast

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Caballero, Rufo (ed.). "Listado de coproducciones entre España y los países de América Latina y el Caribe. Por orden alfabético. Periodo 2000 – 2004". Producción, coproducción e intercambio de cine entre España, América Latina y el Caribe (PDF). Fundación Carolina. p. 51.
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