Lovers

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Lovers

R

1991

1h 45m

Drama

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The naive Trini (Maribel Verdú) hopes to marry her lover, Paco (Jorge Sanz), who promises her he will find employment so they can wed. As Paco searches for work, he takes an inexpensive room. There he begins a passionate affair with his alluring new landlady, Luisa (Victoria Abril), who has her own money problems. Paco becomes intensely devoted to Luisa, and she suggests that they solve their financial and romantic woes by killing and robbing Trini, which leads to a tragic turn of events.

Pamela Bruce

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3/5

Apr 13, 2011

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

Lovers has a powerful sense of time and place. The sexual scenes are less explicit than is currently fashionable but much more erotic.

Aug 5, 2024

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Though well-executed, there's a disturbing emptiness to it that never makes it memorable or moving.

Rated: B-

Jan 26, 2009

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jul 23, 2005

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TV Guide

Rated: 4/5

Jul 30, 2003

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A simple story which rings true--Tender love!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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It's spanish, it's drama. Overall minimalism highlight the story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Perhaps it was said to be created based on true events. In addition to its kinda slow & dragging narrative, the ending was weak.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Sexy, well-done film. Luv Abril.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Vicente Aranda

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Victoria Abril

Luisa

Jorge Sanz

Paco

Maribel Verdú

Trini

Mabel Escaño

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Alicia Agut

Madre de Trini

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Synopsis

The naive Trini (Maribel Verdú) hopes to marry her lover, Paco (Jorge Sanz), who promises her he will find employment so they can wed. As Paco searches for work, he takes an inexpensive room. There he begins a passionate affair with his alluring new landlady, Luisa (Victoria Abril), who has her own money problems. Paco becomes intensely devoted to Luisa, and she suggests that they solve their financial and romantic woes by killing and robbing Trini, which leads to a tragic turn of events.

Director: Vicente Aranda
Screenwriter: Carlos Pérez Merinero
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: European Spanish
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 45m