La Monos


1h 30m 1996

Brief Synopsis

The story of La Monos, a colorful woman with a mysterious past who was a legendary and beloved figure in Barcelona until her death in 1940. Pepi, a young girl, narrates the story taking her information from gossip, the movies, and her own imagination. Through her eyes, we see Lolita, the woman behin

Film Details

Also Known As
Monos
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Adai Filmes; Baliando Con Todos; United International Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

The story of La Monos, a colorful woman with a mysterious past who was a legendary and beloved figure in Barcelona until her death in 1940. Pepi, a young girl, narrates the story taking her information from gossip, the movies, and her own imagination. Through her eyes, we see Lolita, the woman behind La Monos. As the line between fantasy and reality blurs, Pepi's world and Lolita's intermingle, revealing the similarities between them.

Film Details

Also Known As
Monos
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Adai Filmes; Baliando Con Todos; United International Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival October 9-19, 1997.

35mm

dialogue Catallan and Spanish

subtitled English