Cartagena (2009)
Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.
Director: Alain Monne
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: November 18, 2009
Cast
- Sophie Marceau - Muriel
- Christopher Lambert - Léo
- Margarita Rosa de Francisco - Lucia
- Rodolfo De Souza - Valdes
- Linnett Hernandez Valdes - Lina
- Anibal Gonzalez Parra - Ami Léo
- Salvatore Basile - Le kinésithérapeute
Screenplay
Music: Florencia Di Concilio
Cinematography: Antoine Roch
Editing: Catherine Schwartz
Production: Thelma Films, Cine Nomine, ARTE France Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Español, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
france, based on novel or book, paralysis, caretaker, alcoholic, bedridden, quadriplegic, ex-boxer, woman in wheelchair, handmade, colombia
More Films by Director: Alain Monne
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cartagena about?
- Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.
- Who directed Cartagena?
- Cartagena was directed by Alain Monne.
- Who stars in Cartagena?
- Cartagena stars Sophie Marceau, Christopher Lambert, Margarita Rosa de Francisco, Rodolfo De Souza, Linnett Hernandez Valdes, Anibal Gonzalez Parra.
- How long is Cartagena?
- Cartagena has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Cartagena?
- Cartagena is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Cartagena produced?
- Cartagena was produced in France.