Beatriz Rico Movies
- 2008
With an earnest narrative that suggests a lighter version of such man-against-the-system efforts as Erin Brockovich and A Civil Action, Jose Antonio Quieros's drama Cenizas del cielo (Ashes from the Sky) stars Celso Bugallo as Federico, a gentleman who has spent the better part of thirty years living in a quaint, lyrical valley all but ruined by the presence of one element - the local nuclear power plant. After three decades of protesting the plant's presence in vain, he receives word of the Kyoto Agreement, a new law that may just play an instrumental role in closing the plant down. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gary Piquer, Celso Bugallo, (more)
- 2005
A visit with a movie mogul becomes an emotional psychodrama in this independent drama from Spain. Rosendo (Carlos Bardem) is a gifted novelist who has sold the film rights to one of his books to producer Fernando (Javier Gurruchaga). Fernando wants to discuss the project with Rosendo, so the writer arrives for a meeting at the producer's office, which is also attended by Mikel (Jose Sancho), the director on the film; Andrea (Beatriz Rico), an actress who is dating Mikel; and Beatriz (Isabel de Toro), Fernando's lover. What starts as a business meeting becomes increasingly emotional as each of the participants begin revealing different sides of their personalities, while some use the confrontational tone of the conversation as a way of rooting out issues and differences among their colleagues and loved ones. Written and directed by Juan Pinzas, El Desenlace (aka The Outcome) was shot and edited within the guidelines of the austere Dogme 95 movement. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jose Sancho, Beatriz Rico, (more)
- 2002
José Luis Garci's romantic drama Story of a Kiss follows two different stories that take place decades apart from each other. Julio (Carlos Hipolito) attends the funeral of the uncle who raised him. After reminiscing with his uncle's friends, Julio remembers his childhood. At that time, his Uncle Blas (Alfredo Landa) fell in love with a much younger women who made him realize how dispassionate his life had become. The adult Julio also attempts to romance a fellow teacher. Director Garci previously made the Oscar winner Starting Over. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Alfredo Landa, Ana Fernandez, (more)
- 1998
Christian De Sica co-scripted, directed and stars in this Italian satire about lower-class revenge at a snooty Roman rowing club. Ladies man Robert (De Sica) keeps his affairs secret from his wife Livia (Cinzia Mascoli), since her wealthy father is the source of his income. Unfortunately, Dolores (Beatriz Rico) can't keep mum, creating a cash-flow problem. Bank accounts determine the pecking order at the club, and members with wimpy wallets have go through such humiliations as auctioning away their furniture. With the club prez arrested for embezzlement, a waiter scoring with a top model, and the massage therapist winning the lottery, it becomes evident that the lower-class has the last laugh, perhaps explaining the popularity of this comedy in Italy. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Christian de Sica, Cinzia Mascoli, (more)
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