Lightning love
Lightning love

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Lightning love

1987
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Spyridoula is a good girl but unlucky. No matter how hard she tries, she can't get married, even though she has daily contacts with single men because she runs a matchmaking agency. So she marries others and she waits for the great love, who enters the office one morning in the form of Nionios. The love is lightning fast and they completely agree on everything. So they decide to get married since each one fills the other and their lips drip honey with love. But after the wedding, everyday life begins and the first little fights, which turn into fights and end in Homeric fights...

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Director: Jorge Carlos "Chiqui" SclavoGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In a remote Argentinean town, a young woman named Elena grapples with her feelings for two men: the charismatic local doctor and a mysterious stranger who arrives with secrets. As forbidden desires and societal expectations collide, Elena must make a choice that will shape her destiny.

Critical Reception

While not widely distributed internationally, 'Lightning Love' was noted for its atmospheric portrayal of rural Argentine life and its exploration of complex emotional themes. Critics praised its acting, particularly the performances of the lead actresses, and its evocative cinematography, though some found the pacing to be slow.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive depiction of a woman's inner turmoil and romantic entanglements.

  • Appreciated for its strong performances from the female leads.

  • Noted for its visual style and capture of the Argentine landscape.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but the film is generally regarded as a thoughtful drama focusing on relationships and personal choices.

Fun Fact

The film was made during a period of significant political and social change in Argentina, which may have influenced its themes of personal freedom and societal constraints.

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