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Octavia (2002)

Director: Basilio Martín Patino

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From Time Out Film Guide

This florid indulgence, set in Salamanca, mixes tourist board pictorialism with an impenetrable meander through a greying EU diplomat's murky political past and familial present. His niece, the title character, is a sullen obstreperous junkie, which the film seems to think has something to do with him. Bustling string allegros slathered over the soundtrack, sermonising dialogue and a overwrought voice-over complete the effect.

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Cast & crew

Director: Basilio Martín Patino

Producer: Carmen Gullón

Cast: Miguel Ángel Solá, Margarita Lozano, Antonia San Juan, Blanca Oteiza, Menh Wai Tringh, Paul Naschy full cast

Duration: 130 mins


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