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Moon of Avellaneda

2004 · 143 min Drama Romance
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

The pulse of the Avellaneda neighborhood thrums within the walls of an old social and sports club, a sanctuary where lifetimes of victories and heartaches have been shared. Román Malucchi, alongside his family and friends, sees not just a building, but the very soul of their community. When crippling debts threaten the club with closure and sale, these ordinary people become tenacious guardians of their collective memory. Their fight is to save more than bricks and mortar; it's a desperate bid to preserve the fragile bonds, traditions, and the simple magic of Sunday football that makes their world make sense.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Luna de Avellaneda
Year 2004
Country Argentina, Spain
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Juan José Campanella
Runtime 143 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (95 votes)

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Juan José Campanella's film is a warm, deeply humane portrait of community, crafted with affection for its characters and a sharp understanding of human frailty. It beautifully balances nostalgic melancholy with resilient humor, weaving personal dramas into the fabric of a collective cause.

What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of place and belonging. The film leaves you with a bittersweet ache and a quiet conviction in the enduring power of shared roots — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Juan José Campanella

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