Tango
Tango

Tango

1998Movie115 minSpanish

A dangerous love affair inspires a director to create the most spectacular and boldly seductive dance film ever made.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: Carlos SauraGenres: Drama, Music, Romance

Plot Summary

A film director, Mario, is struggling to create a new tango film. His girlfriend, a dancer named Elena, leaves him, and he finds inspiration in a younger dancer, Laura. As he delves deeper into the creation of his film, the lines between his professional and personal life blur, leading to an exploration of love, passion, and betrayal through the art of the tango.

Critical Reception

Carlos Saura's 'Tango' was largely praised for its visual splendor and passionate performances, though some critics found the narrative to be somewhat thin. It was lauded as a visually stunning tribute to the dance form, celebrating its history and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually breathtaking and a passionate celebration of the tango.
  • Features captivating performances and intricate choreography.
  • The narrative occasionally takes a backseat to the spectacle of the dance.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's stunning visuals and the electrifying dance sequences. Many viewers appreciated the artistic direction and the evocative atmosphere, though a segment found the plot to be less engaging than the musical and dance elements.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Fun Fact

The film's production design was a major undertaking, with elaborate sets and costumes created to authentically represent different eras of tango history in Buenos Aires.

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