Story of a Kiss

Story of a Kiss
Theatrical release poster
SpanishHistoria de un beso
Directed byJosé Luis Garci
Written by
  • José Luis Garci
  • Horacio Valcárcel
Starring
CinematographyRaúl Pérez Cubero
Edited by
  • José Luis Garci
  • Miguel González Sinde
Music byPablo Cervantes
Production
companies
  • Nickel Odeon Dos
  • Enrique Cerezo PC
  • PC 29
Release date
  • 25 October 2002 (2002-10-25)
Running time
105 minutes
CountrySpain
LanguageSpanish

Story of a Kiss (Spanish: Historia de un beso) is a 2002 Spanish drama film directed by José Luis Garci from a screenplay by Garci and Horacio Valcárcel. The film received seven Goya Award nominations, but did not win a single one.

Plot

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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

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Production

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The film is a Nickel Odeon Dos, Enrique Cerezo PC and PC 29 production.[1][2] It had a reported budget of 500 million .[1]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2003 17th Goya Awards Best Actress Ana Fernández Nominated [3]
Best Supporting Actor Carlos Hipólito Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Tina Sáinz Nominated
Best Cinematography Raúl Pérez Cubero Nominated
Best Costume Design Gumersindo Andrés Nominated
Best Production Supervision Gil Parrondo Nominated
Best Makeup and Hairstyles Paca Almenara, Alicia López, Antonio Panizza Nominated

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Silió, Elisa (21 December 2001). "José Luis Garci prosigue su trilogía amorosa con 'Historia de un beso'". El País.
  2. ^ Fernández Santos, Elsa (24 October 2002). "Almodóvar, Garci y Fernando León competirán por el Oscar". El País.
  3. ^ "Historia de un beso". premiosgoya.com. Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
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