Hotel alojamiento
Hotel alojamiento

Movie spotlight

Hotel alojamiento

1966
Movie
105 min
Spanish

Different stories that take place in a hotel for a temporary shelter for couples.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Edgardo TogniGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A comedic drama set in a Buenos Aires "hotel alojamiento" (short-stay hotel), the film explores the intersecting lives and humorous predicaments of its various guests and staff over a single day. Each room becomes a stage for love affairs, clandestine meetings, and awkward encounters, revealing the hidden desires and everyday dramas of its eclectic clientele.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, "Hotel alojamiento" was noted for its lighthearted, albeit somewhat risqué for the time, portrayal of urban romantic entanglements. While not a critical darling, it found an audience for its accessible humor and relatable, if exaggerated, scenarios.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humorous take on modern relationships.

  • Noted for its quick pacing and ensemble cast.

  • Some found the humor to be dated upon later viewings.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's comedic elements and its snapshot of Argentinian social mores from the mid-1960s.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Argentine comedies in the 1960s that explored themes of romance and social interactions in urban settings.

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