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Lovers

Play trailer Poster for Lovers R 1991 1h 45m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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The naive Trini hopes to marry her lover, Paco, 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, 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.

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Philip French Observer (UK) Aug 5, 2024
Lovers has a powerful sense of time and place. The sexual scenes are less explicit than is currently fashionable but much more erotic. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Jan 26, 2009
B-
Though well-executed, there's a disturbing emptiness to it that never makes it memorable or moving. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 23, 2005
3/5
TV Guide Jul 30, 2003
4/5
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Audience Reviews

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Han S Jan 11, 2018 A simple story which rings true--Tender love!! See more
Finn S Jan 11, 2018 It's spanish, it's drama. Overall minimalism highlight the story. See more
Albus W Jan 11, 2018 Perhaps it was said to be created based on true events. In addition to its kinda slow & dragging narrative, the ending was weak. See more
Theodore P Jan 11, 2018 Sexy, well-done film. Luv Abril. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Vicente Aranda

Director

Victoria Abril

Luisa

Jorge Sanz

Paco

Maribel Verdú

Trini

Mabel Escaño

Esposa de comandante

Alicia Agut

Madre de Trini

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Movie Info

Synopsis The naive Trini hopes to marry her lover, Paco, 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, 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
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