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| THE SEA INSIDE aka MAR ADENTRO | Search all of phase9.tv | |||
Year: 2004 USA: Fine Line Features UK: Entertainment Film Distributors Cast: Javier Bardem, Belén Rueda, Lola Dueñas, Mabel Rivera, Celso Bugallo, Clara Segura, Joan Dalmau, Alberto Giménez, Tamar Novas, Francesc Garrido, José María Pou, Alberto Amarilla, Andrea Occhipinti, Federico Pérez Rey, Nicolás Fernández Luna, Raúl Lavisier, Xosé Manuel Olveira “Pico”, César Cambeiro, Xosé Manuel Esperante, Yolanda Muiños, Adolfo Obregón, José Luis Rodriguez, Julio Jordán, Juan Manuel Vidal, Marta Larralde, Miguel Pedregosa, Eugenio Jiménez, Guiomar Alonso, Alvaro Quiroga Director: Alejandro Amenábar Countries: Spain / France / Italy Language: Spanish (English subtitles) USA & UK: 125 mins USA Rated: PG-13 for intense depiction of mature thematic material UK Certificate: PG contains euthanasia theme USA Release Date: 17 December 2004 (Limited Release) UK Release Date: 11 February 2005 PHASE9 movie review Official website Synopsis Based on the profoundly moving true story that captured the world’s attention, THE SEA INSIDE is about Spaniard Ramón Sampedro (played by Oscar® nominee Javier Bardem), who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity. THE SEA INSIDE is the story of Ramón’s relationships with two women: Julia (Belén Rueda) a lawyer who supports his cause, and Rosa (Lola Dueñas), a local woman who wants to convince him that life is worth living. Through the gift of his love, these two women are inspired to accomplish things they never previously thought possible. Despite his wish to die, Ramón taught everyone he encountered the meaning, value and preciousness of life. Though he could not move himself, he had an uncanny ability to move others. A truly joyous experience, THE SEA INSIDE celebrates the nature of freedom and love, and the mystery and beauty of life. Former ship’s mechanic Ramón Sampedro has been paralyzed in bed for thirty years, tenderly cared for on a farm by four members of his family: his sister-in-law Manuela (Mabel Rivera), his older brother José (Celso Bugallo), his father, Joaquin (Joan Dalmau), and his teenage nephew Javi (Tamar Novas). Since his injury, Ramón has been known for his upbeat attitude and his warm smile; still, his sole wish has been to bring his life to a dignified end. But the confines of Ramón’s world are opened up by the arrival of two women: Julia (Belén Rueda) a lawyer helping with his cause; and Rosa (Lola Dueñas), a local woman who wants to convince him to change his mind. The two women’s encounters with the charismatic Ramón will forever change both their lives and his. Like Ramón, Julia has lost mobility; she walks with a cane due to a degenerative disease. Living in his house, spending every day with Ramon to help his legal effort, Julia finds herself drawn to Ramón. Although Julia is married and Ramón is unable to leave his bed, an increasingly powerful connection develops between them. Ramón understands Julia more than any man she has ever known: he is the great love of her life, and she of his. Rosa comes to Ramón a complete mess: a single mother with two children, she can’t hold a job and has a catastrophic history with men. She thinks that by helping Ramón, maybe she can help herself; Ramón quickly sees that Rosa is the one in desperate need of care. Over time, Ramón grows to enjoy her good-natured innocence, and freely bestows his wisdom and friendship. Rosa blossoms under Ramón’s attentions and his kindness literally saves her life. With their powerful feelings for Ramón, neither Julia nor Rosa wants to face the idea of life without him. It will be left to one of these women to show the most unselfish and profound form of love. THE SEA INSIDE stars Javier Bardem and was directed, co-written (with Mateo Gil), edited, scored and co-produced by Alejandro Amenábar. The film costars Belén Rueda (in her film debut), Lola Dueñas (TALK TO HER), Clara Segura and Mabel Rivera. Javier Bardem was nominated for an Academy Award® for his portrayal of Reinaldo Arenas in Julian Schnabel’s BEFORE NIGHT FALLS. 32-year-old Alejandro Amenábar, who directed, co-wrote, edited, scored and co-produced THE SEA INSIDE, is best known to U.S. audiences as the director of the ghost story THE OTHERS, starring Nicole Kidman. He previously directed the fantasy/drama OPEN YOUR EYES (remade by Cameron Crowe as VANILLA SKY, starring Tom Cruise) and THESIS, his audacious feature debut at age 23. All of Amenábar’s films share a powerful fascination with the borderline between life and the hereafter, as well as a willingness to explore uncharted arenas of human psychology and dreamlike states. In the tradition of the most memorable Hollywood films, all Amenábar’s movies are enthralling entertainments that connect emotionally with audiences while still offering challenging food for thought. DVD EXTRAS Directors Commentary Storyboards Photo and Set Design Galleries Deleted Scenes Documentary- "A Trip to the Sea Inside" |
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