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Spain, 1966. An English teacher who travels to Almería when he hears that John Lennon is making a film there befriends with a 16-year-old boy who has run away from home and a young girl who also seems to be running away from something.
Set in 1966, a devoted Spanish teacher named Antonio uses Beatles song lyrics to help his students learn English. He embarks on a road trip to meet John Lennon, who is rumored to be staying on the Spanish island of Almería. Along the way, he picks up two young runaways, a girl seeking her father and a boy escaping his past. Their journey becomes a search for identity and connection.
Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed was met with widespread critical acclaim in Spain, praised for its charm, humor, and touching performances. It resonated with audiences for its nostalgic tone and exploration of dreams and disillusionment.
A heartwarming and humorous road trip film with a unique premise.
Praised for its endearing characters and nostalgic portrayal of 1960s Spain.
The film effectively balances comedy with poignant moments of self-discovery.
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Won 2 Goya Awards (Best Actress for Natalia de Molina - though not listed in cast, she was a key supporting role, Best Original Song) and was nominated for 4 others, including Best Film and Best Director.
The film's title is inspired by the John Lennon song 'Strawberry Fields Forever', which contains the lyric 'Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see'.
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This is a really heart-warming story about a kind, philosophical teacher that we all would've loved to have had, and a couple lost kids. The tale itself is woven around an attempt to meet his idol, John Lennon, in person. Meeting John Lenno...