In Praise of Older Women (1997): Cast & Plot
In Praise of Older Women is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Manuel Lombardero, starring Juan Diego Botto as Andrés, Miguel Ángel García and Imanol Arias. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Manuel Lombardero
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Sogepaq
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In Praise of Older Women About?
The premise of In Praise of Older Women without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, the film follows a young man's sexual awakening as he engages in a series of relationships with mature, older women. Through these encounters, love and sex emerge as a vital, harmonious force shaping his coming‑of‑age journey.
In Praise of Older Women Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nudity
- female frontal nudity
- spanish civil war
- adultery
- neighbor
- prostitute
- cigarette smoking
- death
- shooting
- execution
- dancing
- farm
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- mother son relationship
- seduction
- rifle
- kiss
- female pubic hair
- older woman teenage boy sex
- adulterous wife
- female full frontal nudity
- young
- man
- spain
- countess
- school
- politics
- love
- catholic
- british tourist
- narrated by character
- voice over narration
- episodic structure
- hay
- infidelity
- unfaithfulness
- extramarital affair
- military encampment
- falangist
- british
- tourist
- spanish republican militia
- rite of passage
- prisoner
- theater audience
- catalonian
- egg
- red cross
- brassiere
- duchess
- duke
In Praise of Older Women Cast & Characters
Juan Diego Botto leads the cast as Andrés, with Miguel Ángel García as Andrés 15 años and Imanol Arias as Dávalos. Directed by Manuel Lombardero; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Manuel Lombardero
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Juan Diego Botto as Andrés - Miguel Ángel García as Andrés 15 años
- Imanol Arias as Dávalos
- Rosana Pastor as Pilar
Also Starring in In Praise of Older Women
· 7 more- Faye Dunaway Condesa
- Ingrid Rubio Julia
- Joanna Pacula Marta
- Florence Pernel Bobi
- Carme Elias Irene
- Joan Crosas Carlos
- Nancho Novo
In Praise of Older Women Plot Summary
What happens in In Praise of Older Women from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the chaos of 1936, as war erupts, the boys at a Catholic boarding school in Republican territory are sent home. Among them is Andrés. With his widowed mother’s flat in Gerona requisitioned and her far away in La Coruña, he decides to bicycle to reach her through the turmoil.
Full summary
The whole story of In Praise of Older Women, scene by scene
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In Praise of Older Women FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of In Praise of Older Women, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In Praise of Older Women?
In Praise of Older Women runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was In Praise of Older Women released?
In Praise of Older Women was released on April 11, 1997.
Who directed In Praise of Older Women?
In Praise of Older Women was directed by Manuel Lombardero.
Who is in the cast of In Praise of Older Women?
In Praise of Older Women stars Juan Diego Botto as Andrés, Miguel Ángel García as Andrés 15 años and Imanol Arias as Dávalos, among 11 credited actors.
Does In Praise of Older Women have a post-credit scene?
No. In Praise of Older Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is In Praise of Older Women in?
The original language of In Praise of Older Women is Spanish.
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