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The Near East

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In Madrid, Abel (Asier Etxeandia), a bachelor in a romantic rut, suffers in silent frustration as he watches his unscrupulous brother Cain (Javier Cifrián), a family man and closet philanderer, engage in a string of torrid extramarital affairs. But when Cain refuses to take responsibility for impregnating Aisha (Nur Al Levi), the adult daughter of Muslim immigrants, Abel becomes determined to take responsibility for his brother's insensitive actions -- even if it means marrying her.

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Alberto Abuín Espinof Colomo should focus more on directing, and leaving the script work to another person. [Full Review in Spanish] Feb 14, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Comedia costumbrista me gusta el termino y es que las describe muy bien esta es una tierna y amena historia Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Divertida, muy familiar y muestra de la nobleza y calidad humana que aveces dejamos salir, sin importar las diferencias religiosas y/o sociales. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Light comedy with a wonderful message of understanding among cultures. A pity it has not developed more the comic part (although is funny), and also falls a little too much in told-before-story-lines: with just a little effort, it would have been an unforgettable film. I got in love with the peruan group, they´re so lovely! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Muy entretenida. Un humor cálido sobre cómo las diferencias culturales pueden, de hecho, acercarnos más. La historia es interesante pero es llevada con mucha rapidez y algo de exageración. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Una historia que muy sutilmente narra el fenomeno de la inmigración a España y sus consecuencias. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member forma didactica para aprender algo del Islam Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In Madrid, Abel (Asier Etxeandia), a bachelor in a romantic rut, suffers in silent frustration as he watches his unscrupulous brother Cain (Javier Cifrián), a family man and closet philanderer, engage in a string of torrid extramarital affairs. But when Cain refuses to take responsibility for impregnating Aisha (Nur Al Levi), the adult daughter of Muslim immigrants, Abel becomes determined to take responsibility for his brother's insensitive actions -- even if it means marrying her.
Director
Fernando Colomo
Producer
Beatriz de la Gándara, Gustavo Ferrada
Screenwriter
Fernando Colomo
Production Co
Sogecine
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Bangla
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 16, 2010
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital