Jamon Jamon (1992)
A film where women eat men and men eat ham
José Luis has a cushy corporate job at the lingerie factory his mom owns. After he falls in love and proposes to Silvia, a beautiful laborer on the underwear assembly line, his mom enlists Raul, a potential underwear model and would-be bullfighter, to seduce Silvia.
Director: Bigas Luna
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: September 3, 1992
Cast
- Stefania Sandrelli - la madre puta
- Anna Galiena - la puta madre
- Juan Diego - el padre
- Penélope Cruz - la hija de puta
- Javier Bardem - el chorizo
- Jordi Mollà - el niñato
- Tomás Martín - amigo raúl (as Tomás Penco)
- Armando del Río - amigo josé luis
- Diana Sassen - amiga silvia
- Chema Mazo - padre de silvia
Screenplay
- Bigas Luna (Screenplay)
- Cuca Canals (Screenplay)
- Quim Monzó (Dialogue)
Music: Nicola Piovani
Cinematography: José Luis Alcaine
Editing: Teresa Font
Production: Ovídeo TV S.A., Sogepaq, Lolafilms
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, One-Night Stands and Consequences, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety
Keywords
adultery, infidelity, prostitute, jealousy, husband wife relationship, sexuality, pregnancy, symbolism, seduction, machismo, matador (bullfighter), unfaithfulness, rural area, extramarital affair, sensuality
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jamon Jamon about?
- José Luis has a cushy corporate job at the lingerie factory his mom owns. After he falls in love and proposes to Silvia, a beautiful laborer on the underwear assembly line, his mom enlists Raul, a potential underwear model and would-be bullfighter, to seduce Silvia.
- Who directed Jamon Jamon?
- Jamon Jamon was directed by Bigas Luna.
- Who stars in Jamon Jamon?
- Jamon Jamon stars Stefania Sandrelli, Anna Galiena, Juan Diego, Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Jordi Mollà.
- How long is Jamon Jamon?
- Jamon Jamon has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Jamon Jamon?
- Jamon Jamon is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Jamon Jamon produced?
- Jamon Jamon was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Jamon Jamon?
- The themes of Jamon Jamon include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, One-Night Stands and Consequences, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety.