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Arrebatos

1998
Movie
55 min
Spanish

The making of Iván Zulueta's film Arrebato (1979). Interviews with cast, crew, and producers.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: Danièle ThompsonGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful Parisian cookbook author, currently in a relationship with a renowned chef, finds herself unexpectedly drawn to a charismatic photographer. This leads to a complicated emotional entanglement as she navigates her feelings and the potential disruption to her established life and career.

Critical Reception

Arrebatos received a generally mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, with praise often directed at the performances and the film's exploration of complex relationships. Some critics found the plot predictable, while others appreciated its sensitive portrayal of romantic entanglements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its nuanced portrayal of romantic and emotional complexities.

  • Performances, particularly from Charlotte Gainsbourg, were frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some reviews noted a familiar narrative structure within the romantic drama genre.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Arrebatos' on Google is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film's original French title, 'Arrebatos', loosely translates to 'Passions' or 'Frenzies', hinting at the intense emotional states explored within the narrative.

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