In The City/En La Ciudad (2002)

Synopsis: Popular director Cesc Gay follows the success of NICO AND DANI with this provocative, sophisticated drama about relationships, communication, and lack thereof. Set in Barcelona, the ensemble cast... Popular director Cesc Gay follows the success of NICO AND DANI with this provocative, sophisticated drama about relationships, communication, and lack thereof. Set in Barcelona, the ensemble cast of thirtysomethings plays out an intricate dance of romance, friendship, intimacy, and lies. The dialogue carries the action, with most of the exposition taking place offscreen, highlighting the ways that people manage to discuss a great deal, but fail to connect. All of the friends harbor secrets, including a housewife with lesbian feelings for her good friend, a single woman addicted to a fantasy of romance, and a man having an affair with a student. Things come to a head when the group comes together for a meal; emotions finally become too much for each to contain. This subtle film features an exquisite script, and is beautifully lit and photographed; it is carried, however, by the performances of the actors, each of whom creates a nuanced, fully human character who will not fail to surprise and refresh. [More]

Starring: Eduard Fernandez, Monica Lopez, Maria Pujalte, Alex Brendemuhl

Starring: Eduard Fernandez, Monica Lopez, Maria Pujalte, Alex Brendemuhl, Leonor Watling, Jordi Sanchez, Chisco Amado

Director: Cesc Gay

Director: Cesc Gay
Studio: Wolfe Video

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