Stress Is Three
Stress Is Three

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Stress Is Three

1968
Movie
94 min
Spanish

Set in one-day, three people embark together on a car trip from Madrid to Almeria. Antonio (Cebrián) is a successful industrialist, however he is dismayed that his personal life does not reflect his glittering career. He is insecure about his faltering marriage to Teresa (Chaplin), whom he believes is having an affair with his best friend, Antonio (Galiardo).

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Fernando Fernán GómezGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This Spanish comedy-drama follows the intertwined lives of several characters dealing with the pressures and absurdities of modern life in Madrid. The narrative explores themes of social conformity, personal ambition, and the search for happiness amidst everyday struggles. Through a series of vignettes, the film offers a satirical look at the anxieties and disillusions of the era.

Critical Reception

Stress Is Three was moderately received, appreciated for its satirical edge and ensemble performances, though some critics found its episodic nature somewhat uneven. It is considered a representative work of Spanish cinema from its period, reflecting societal concerns with a blend of humor and pathos.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp social commentary and witty observations.

  • Noted for its strong ensemble cast and their ability to convey the characters' existential woes.

  • Some found the film's structure to be somewhat fragmented, affecting narrative cohesion.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Spanish cinema that began to explore more complex social themes and critiques during the late Francoist era, albeit with veiled or symbolic approaches due to censorship.

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