Bésame, tonta
Bésame, tonta

Bésame, tonta

1982
Movie
90 min
Spanish

A young bank clerk is transferred, in view of his special way of being, to a branch for misfits, where he will meet a whole series of very strange characters.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Enrique CarrerasGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man from a wealthy family falls in love with a woman from a modest background. Their relationship faces opposition from his traditional family, who disapprove of her social standing. The film explores themes of love overcoming social barriers and the clash between tradition and modernity.

Critical Reception

The film was a modest commercial success in Argentina, typical of Enrique Carreras' popular comedies of the era. Critical reception was generally lukewarm, with reviews often praising its lighthearted entertainment value and popular appeal but noting its predictable plot and lack of significant artistic depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted comedic tone and accessibility.
  • Criticized for a formulaic and predictable romantic storyline.
  • Seen as a typical example of popular Argentine cinema of the early 1980s.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to ascertain with specific data, but films of this genre and era often resonated with local audiences for their familiar themes and comedic elements.

Fun Fact

Enrique Carreras was one of the most prolific and commercially successful directors in Argentine cinema, known for his comedies and dramas that often appealed to a wide audience.

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