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The Red Squirrel (1993)

Director: Julio Medem

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Abandoned by his girl, washed up as a rock singer, Jota (Novo) is on the brink of suicide when he sees a biker skidding off the road. First on the scene, he discovers a young woman (Suárez), physically unharmed, but without memory or ID. Improvising wildly, Jota claims she is his girlfriend Lisa and steals her away from hospital to a remote campsite ('The Red Squirrel') where, he says, they will become reacquainted. As 'Lisa's' old personality begins to reassert itself, events take a dark turn, and it becomes clear Jota's got a lot more than he bargained for. Funny in both senses, the movie is improbable, melodramatic and overblown, yet utterly compelling and entirely persuasive. The Basque writer/director Julio Medem (Vacas) addresses psycho-sexual power plays, the nature of identity, lies and surprises. A fervid romantic mystery, forever flying off in new and unexpected directions.

Author: TCh 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Cast & crew

Director: Julio Medem

Producer: Ricardo Garcia Arrojo

Cast: Nancho Novo, Emma Suárez, María Barranco, Carmelo Gómez, Karra Elejalde, Cristina Marcos full cast

Duration: 104 mins

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