Oviedo Express


1h 55m 2007

Brief Synopsis

A theater troupe arrives in the beautiful northern Spanish city of Oviedo to stage an adaptation of Leopoldo Alas' 19th-century classic, "La Regenta." The group includes arrogant egomaniac Benjamin Olmo, married to prima donna Mariola Mayo, and depressive alcoholic Alvaro Mesia, who's hopelessly in

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Televisi=n Espa±ola (TVE)
Distribution Company
United International Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

Synopsis

A theater troupe arrives in the beautiful northern Spanish city of Oviedo to stage an adaptation of Leopoldo Alas' 19th-century classic, "La Regenta." The group includes arrogant egomaniac Benjamin Olmo, married to prima donna Mariola Mayo, and depressive alcoholic Alvaro Mesia, who's hopelessly in love with Mariola. Ernesto de Villamarin is the mayor of Oviedo, married to young doctoral student Emma. Emma's mother, wacky widow Mina, claims Emma's father was an angel. Meanwhile, Ernesto is having an affair with journalist Barbara, and when Benjamin falls for Emma, tragedy ensues.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Televisi=n Espa±ola (TVE)
Distribution Company
United International Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

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Miscellaneous Notes

color

Dolby Digital

dialogue Spanish

Released in Spain October 31, 2007

Released in Spain October 31, 2007

widescreen