The Shanghai Spell (2002)

The Shanghai Spell (2002) poster

A fourteen year old lad discovers his first love at the point of his pencil whilst drawing the portrait of a sickly but coquettish fifteen year old girl. In the neighbourhood an old freedom-fighter pits himself against bad types, a pretty cinema-ticket girl takes to the streets at night and a young anarchist dedicates himself to telling tall stories. Far away, in Shanghai, a hero of the Republic meets a beautiful femme fatal with oriental eyes. Reality and fiction become fused in an embrace.

Director: Fernando Trueba
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 119 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Antoine Duhamel
Cinematography: José Luis López-Linares
Editing: Carmen Frías
Production: Pyramide Productions, Lolafilms
Country: Spain, France, United Kingdom
Language: Español, Català
Original Language: es

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Fernando Trueba
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shanghai Spell about?
A fourteen year old lad discovers his first love at the point of his pencil whilst drawing the portrait of a sickly but coquettish fifteen year old girl. In the neighbourhood an old freedom-fighter pits himself against bad types, a pretty cinema-ticket girl takes to the streets at night and a young anarchist dedicates himself to telling tall stories. Far away, in Shanghai, a hero of the Republic meets a beautiful femme fatal with oriental eyes. Reality and fiction become fused in an embrace.
Who directed The Shanghai Spell?
The Shanghai Spell was directed by Fernando Trueba.
Who stars in The Shanghai Spell?
The Shanghai Spell stars Fernando Tielve, Aida Folch, Ariadna Gil, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Eduard Fernández, Antonio Resines.
How long is The Shanghai Spell?
The Shanghai Spell has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is The Shanghai Spell?
The Shanghai Spell is a Drama film.
Where was The Shanghai Spell produced?
The Shanghai Spell was produced in Spain, France, United Kingdom.