Jugando a bailar
Jugando a bailar

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Jugando a bailar

2018
Movie
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Spanish

Two debt-ridden friends recruit a little league baseball team to participate in a tournament with a big cash prize.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Lucía PuenzoGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A middle-aged dancer, struggling with her career and personal life, unexpectedly finds inspiration and a new lease on life through a younger dance partner. As they delve into their art, their professional relationship blurs the lines of their personal lives, leading to complex emotional entanglements. The film explores themes of passion, aging, and the pursuit of artistic fulfillment.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising the performances, particularly Paz Vega's, and the exploration of complex emotional themes. Some noted the film's deliberate pacing and artistic aspirations, while others found the narrative somewhat conventional.

What Reviewers Say

  • Paz Vega delivers a compelling performance as a dancer confronting her personal and professional crossroads.

  • The film sensitively handles themes of aging, passion, and artistic ambition.

  • While visually engaging, the narrative occasionally struggles with its pacing and thematic development.

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Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack features original music composed to enhance the emotional and narrative arcs of the characters.

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