| Almejas y mejillones | |
|---|---|
) Poster | |
| Directed by | Marcos Carnevale |
| Produced by | Albana Bolster |
| Written by | Marcos Carnevale |
| Starring | Leticia Brédice Jorge Sanz |
| Music by | Luis Elices Francisco Musulén |
| Cinematography | Alfredo F. Mayo |
| Edited by | Jorge Valencia |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista International Films Productions |
Release date | 2000 |
| Country | Argentina Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
| Budget | $4,000,000 |
| Box office | $18,052,128 |
Clams and Mussels (Spanish: Almejas y mejillones) is a 2000 Argentine comedy film directed and written by Marcos Carnevale based on a story by Lito Espinosa. The film starred Leticia Brédice, and Jorge Sanz
Synopsis
Paula has money and convinces Rolondo to accompany her to play poker. Over time Rolondo falls in love with her, but as it turns out, Paula is a lesbian. Rolondo lives in the carnivals of Tenerife in the Pub Morocco (a gay bar) where Fredy performs (intimate friend of Paula). The atmosphere of absolute freedom and sensuality that surrounds him little by little opens mind Rolondo's mind.
Main cast
- Leticia Brédice .... Paola
- Jorge Sanz .... Rolondo/Diana
- Antonio Gasalla .... Fredy
- Loles León .... Socorro
- Silke .... Inma
- Divina Gloria .... Samantha
- Gerardo Baamonde .... Camarero
- Ernesto Claudio .... Quique
Other
- Daniel Álvarez 'Marino' .... Productor
- David Amador .... Joven Yate
- Deftler Boog .... Dr. Zupnik
- María Cárdenas .... Consuelo
- Jaime Falero .... Carlos
- Valentín Fariña .... Pescadero
- Ulises Hernández .... Jugador 2
- Didier Roussel .... Jugador 1
- Cecilia Sarli .... Chica Guardarropa
Production Companies
- Alma Ata International Pictures S.L.
- Antena 3 Televisión
- Buena Vista International Films Productions (in association with)
- Millecento Cinema
- Naya Films S.A. (in association with)
- Patagonik Film Group
- Vía Digital
Distributors
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (video)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (200?) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Buena Vista International Spain S.A. (Spain)
- Buena Vista International (Argentina)
Release and acclaim
The film premiered in 2000.
External links
- Clams and Mussels at IMDb