Vida conyugal sana
Vida conyugal sana

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Vida conyugal sana

1974
Movie
87 min
Spanish

Enrique is a thirty-year-old lawyer who is married to Ana. Apparently he is a normal man who has only one obsession: the commercials. He feels a real passion for the erotic world of the ads either in billboards, trash cans, public transport, magazines or television. The continuous publicity bombardment ends up leading him towards a neurosis that changes his personality.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: David ThomsonGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young couple, recently married, find their idyllic life disrupted by the intrusive and manipulative presence of the husband's domineering mother. As she weaves a web of emotional control and psychological games, their relationship is tested to its limits. The film explores the delicate balance of marriage and the external forces that can threaten to unravel it.

Critical Reception

While not a widely distributed film, 'Vida conyugal sana' garnered attention for its intense psychological drama and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. It was noted for its unflinching look at familial manipulation and its contribution to the genre of psychological thrillers within British cinema of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping portrayal of psychological manipulation.

  • Hailed for the powerful performances of its lead actors.

  • Critiqued by some for its bleak and unsettling tone.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this film, but where it is mentioned, viewers often highlight the tension and dramatic performances, with some finding the subject matter quite disturbing.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Vida conyugal sana', translates from Spanish to English as 'Healthy marital life', which serves as an ironic counterpoint to the dysfunctional relationships depicted on screen.

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