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Movie poster: Pals (1982)
🎬 Movie
1982 · 99 min Drama
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

José is an unemployed 18-year-old living in a cramped apartment in the slums of Madrid. Marginalized by poverty, José spends his time with his friend Antonio. However, when Antonio gets his girlfriend, Rosario, pregnant, the two friends try anything to get the money to pay for her to have an abortion.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Colegas
Year 1982
Country Spain
Genre Drama
Director Eloy de la Iglesia
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (37 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Eloy de la Iglesia

— MovieFinder Editorial

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