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Estibaliz Gabilondo Movies

2008  
 
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Two friends on the verge of adulthood take one last road trip together before buckling down and setting out on their great life journeys in this carefree tale of youthful mischief from Sexykiller director Miguel Marti. Fito and Toño have been best friends for as far back as either of them can remember, but next week everything will chance when Fito obtains his scholarship and travels to England to pursue his college education. Toño, too has a blueprint for success, though he plans to travel a slightly less conventional path in life. If Toño can just land an exclusive interview with the popular rock band Slam, who are currently set to headline the popular Cactus Beach Festival, perhaps he can land a job as a columnist for "Chill Out Magazine." But before Fito can head off to college, he must first transport a new delivery van to his father. Of course this gives Toño and Fito the perfect excuse to sew their wild oats with one last bash at the beach, and after rounding up their old pal Luisito it's time to gas up the van and get ready for some serious fun in the sand. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Ivan HermesJuana Acosta, (more)
 
2007  
 
An clever but somewhat aimless twenty-five year old finds a weekend trip to the country suddenly threatening to determine the outcome of his entire life in the sophomore feature from Spanish filmmaker Max Lemcke. Imported to Spain from the USA, Casual Day is a company practice in which the employer tries to improve interpersonal relationships among employees and improve performance by allowing them to exchange their suits for casual attire on the last day of the work week. Some companies even go so far as to organize day trips or other less conventional activities to help keep morale high. Up to this point in his life, Ruy has never really had to answer to anyone; now it appears that those carefree days might be nearing an end. Ruy's girlfriend's father José has hand selected the quick thinking twenty-five year old for the most important job in the whole company. Retirement is drawing near for José, and when that day finally comes he wants Ruy to take over the business. But despite the fact that Ruy isn't sure he's ready to accept that kind of responsibility at this point in his life, rejecting José's offer could jeopardize his relationship with his devoted girlfriend Inéz and perhaps his entire future. Now, as Ruy and his co-workers board the bus for what was supposed to be a simple trip into the country, the crushing weight of responsibility suddenly turns a carefree outing into a monumental exercise in life decision-making. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Juan DiegoJavier Rios, (more)