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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes56
DirectorAlain Monne
WritersAlain Monne, Nathalie Vailloud
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsCartagena
About Cartagena
Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.
Directed by Alain Monne, Cartagena leans on a strong ensemble — Sophie Marceau, Christopher Lambert, Margarita Rosa de Francisco — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2009.
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