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Alejandro Amenabar, 2004

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Alejandro Amenábar returns to Spain for this award-winning depiction of the story of Ramon Sampedro, whose 30-year battle for public recognition of his right to end his own life brought him international notoriety. Debates on self-determination and dignity are dramatised here (Catholicism's empty comfort is outshone by realist charisma) but Amenábar's humanist message is never simplistic. Indeed, one of the best things about the film is its account of love as grasping and self-interested. In interview, Amenábar describes The Sea Inside as a 'melodrama' concerned with 'the entire female universe revolving around Ramon.' A frank portrayal of the petty jealousies and conceits of this universe makes the film distinctive. With a sort of compelling weariness, Javier Bardem conveys the horror of a life in which everyone wants a piece of him, but death is the only lover he really desires. Bardem is (of course) impressive and affecting but then so are the less well-known members of his 'universe', particularly Mabel Ribero, whose terse performance powerfully suggests the difficulties of a carer's role.

Kate Davies on 7th July 2005

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DVD Extras
  • Director commentary
  • Documentary "Trip to The Sea Inside"
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Trailer
  • Storyboards.
Film Details

Director

Alejandro Amenabar

Year

2004

Country

Europe, Spain

Cast

Javier Bardem

Technical Details

Certificate

12

Length

120 mins

Label

EV

Format

DVD Colour

Region

2

Aspect

2.35:1 Anamorphic widescreen

Cat No

EDV9305

Main Language

SPANISH

Subtitles

English

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