El hijo de la novia (2001)

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Director:

Juan José Campanella

Writers:

Juan José Campanella (writer)
Fernando Castets (writer)

Release Date:

16 August 2001 (Argentina)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Si la vida te paso de largo ¿ qué esperas para alcanzarla?

Plot:

At age 42, Rafael Belvedere is having a crisis. He lives in the shadow of his father, he feels guilty about rarely visiting his aging mother...

Plot Keywords:

Friend | Heart Attack | Wedding | Marriage | Alzheimer's Disease

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 26 wins & 10 nominations

Cast

Ricardo Darín	...	Rafael Belvedere
Héctor Alterio	...	Nino Belvedere
Norma Aleandro	...	Norma Belvedere
Eduardo Blanco	...	Juan Carlos
Natalia Verbeke	...	Naty
Gimena Nóbile	...	Vicky
David Masajnik	...	Nacho
Claudia Fontán	...	Sandra
Atilio Pozzobon	...	Francesco
Salo Pasik	...	Daniel
Humberto Serrano	...	Padre Mario
Fabián Arenillas	...	Sciacalli
Mónica Cabrera	...	Carmen
Giorgio Bellora	...	Marchiolli
Mónica Virgilito	...	Enfermera hospital

Also Known As:

Son of the Bride (International: English title) (USA)

MPAA:

Rated R for language.

Runtime:

123 min

Country:

Argentina

Language:

Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:PG | Argentina:13 | Austria:6 | Belgium:KT | Brazil:Livre | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Denmark:7 | France:U | Germany:o.Al. | Hong Kong:IIA | Italy:T | Mexico:B | Peru:14 | Poland:15 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Company:

JEMPSA

Trivia:

In the scene in which Rafael discusses with his ex-wife, she replies at the chance of their daughter being in a school in Mexico: "Who will teach her? Professor Jirafales?" This is a direct reference to a Mexican TV show called "Chavo, El" (1973 ) which successfully stayed on air, in prime time, for more than a decade in Mexican television, as well as the rest of Latin America. (In the English subtitles of this scene, the wife says instead "Who will teach her? The Cisco Kid?")

Quotes:

Juan Carlos: Did you see "That Damned Rib"?
Rafael Belvedere: I don't watch Argentine movies. I work all day, you know how it is.
Juan Carlos: I don't watch Argentine reality.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002) (TV)

Great Latin America film making!

This is a real jewel from Argentina... at a time when some viewers are knowing Latin American film making through tasteless stories, I highly recommend "El hijo de la novia". The story is full of discovery and emotions. It touches the importance of the family and the values, it deals with serious issues with a touch of humor, and a lot of class. The rhythm of the story is well balanced and the characters are very real and likeable. Don't miss it! (9/10)