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A Year Without Love

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Pablo (Juan Gervasio Minujín) is a young writer who is dying of AIDS. Lonely and poor, he shares an apartment with an aunt (Mimí Ardú) and looks for love -- or at least companionship -- in gay bars and personal ads. Drawn into the world of bondage, Pablo finds a way to turn his pain into pleasure while seeking a cure for his affliction.

Critics Reviews

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Peter Hartlaub San Francisco Chronicle 05/05/2006
2/4
There are some unforgettable images in the film, even though the story doesn't go much of anywhere. Go to Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times 03/17/2006
4/5
The openness of Minujn's understated, expressive portrayal lies at the core of an equally impressive film -- beautifully but unpretentiously shot and scored with spot-on supporting performances. Go to Full Review Eddie Cockrell Variety 03/16/2006
Distaff helmer Anahi Berneri alternates between long lenses and jarring, fragmentary close-up shots, creating an assured and forceful visual cocktail that serves grim quest well. Go to Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter 05/07/2020
A dark, slow, and somewhat disturbing film, A Year Without Love is also strangely compelling, at times hypnotic. I had dreams about it. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/21/2011
B+
An AIDS drama with a twist, this is one of the best gay-themed films of the year. Go to Full Review David Noh Film Journal International 03/01/2007
Pablo's romantic quest eventually does become doggedly compelling. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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09/18/2012 depressive..... this movie from Argentina show the worst side of a gay life See more 05/09/2011 if only i could find more gems like this... See more 08/17/2009 not the best movie of all times, but not bad either... great cast though... See more 07/07/2009 Just what the title says. See more 01/11/2009 demasiado pero demasiaaado heavy la historia para un domingo.... See more 11/16/2008 uff a que se puede llegar en busca de afecto See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Anahí Berneri

Director

Juan Minujín

Pablo

Mimí Ardú

Aunt

Javier Van de Couter

Martín

Carlos Echevarría

Nicolás

Bárbara Lombardo

Julia
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Movie Info

Synopsis Pablo (Juan Gervasio Minujín) is a young writer who is dying of AIDS. Lonely and poor, he shares an apartment with an aunt (Mimí Ardú) and looks for love -- or at least companionship -- in gay bars and personal ads. Drawn into the world of bondage, Pablo finds a way to turn his pain into pleasure while seeking a cure for his affliction.
Director
Anahí Berneri
Producer
Diego Dubcovsky, Daniel Burman, Maximiliano Pelosi
Screenwriter
Pablo Pérez, Anahí Berneri
Production Co
BD Cine
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 10, 2006, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.8K
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)