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El verano que vivimos
Year 1998. Isabel, a journalism student, is forced to do her internship in the newspaper of a small Galician coastal town in order to finish her degree. When she arrives, she wants to start investigating as soon as possible, to demonstrate everything she has learned in order to become a real journalist. But the position she is assigned is the last one she expected: the writing and management of the obituaries that reach the newsroom. But this, which might seem boring at first, becomes the door to an investigation that will take her through different parts of the Spanish geography in search of an impossible love story.
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Plot Summary
In the early 20th century, a young journalist, Herminia, takes on the challenge of writing a report on the construction of the hydro-electric dam in Portugal. She falls in love with the engineer responsible for the project, Charles. Their forbidden romance unfolds against the backdrop of historical events and the grandeur of the natural landscape.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its visual aesthetic and romantic narrative, while some found the pacing and character development to be uneven. Audiences generally responded well to the sweeping romance and historical setting.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its beautiful cinematography and evocative historical setting.
The central romance is compelling, though some critics felt it could have been more deeply explored.
A visually rich melodrama that captures a specific historical moment.
Google audience: Viewers often highlight the film's stunning visuals and the passionate chemistry between the lead actors. Some find the story engaging and romantic, while a smaller number mention that the plot occasionally felt predictable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in various picturesque locations in Spain and Portugal, aiming to capture the authentic atmosphere of the early 20th century and the dramatic landscapes surrounding the dam construction.
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