Spanish Affair
Spanish Affair

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Spanish Affair

2014
Movie
98 min
Spanish

Rafael, a Seville citizen who has never left the Spanish region of Andalucia, decides to leave his homeland to follow Amaia, a Basque girl unlike other women he has known.

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IMDb6.2/10
Google Users70%
Director: Emilio Martínez LázaroGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man from the Basque Country, Rafa, who has never left his hometown, travels to Andalusia to win back his girlfriend, Amaia. To do so, he must adopt the traditions and customs of Andalusia, which are vastly different from his own. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters and finds himself in increasingly comical situations as he tries to prove his love.

Critical Reception

Spanish Affair was a massive commercial success in Spain, becoming one of the highest-grossing Spanish films of all time. Critically, it received a mixed reception, with many praising its humor and performances, while others found the plot to be formulaic and relying heavily on cultural stereotypes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted comedy and charming performances, particularly from the lead actors.

  • Some critics noted that the humor was at times reliant on predictable cultural clashes.

  • The film's broad appeal and accessibility were highlighted as key to its success.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be funny and entertaining, enjoying the cultural humor and the romantic storyline. Many viewers appreciated the lighthearted nature of the comedy and the chemistry between the main actors.

Fun Fact

The film's success led to a sequel, 'Spanish Affair 2' (Ocho apellidos vascos 2), which also became a major box office hit in Spain.

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Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Dani Rovira is great in this film. Machi and Elejalde are good, as usual, but other than that, this is really a not so good comedy. You will laugh if you are Spanish and recognize the stereotypes but you won't laugh out loud.