Cartagena

2009 [FRENCH]

Action / Drama / Romance

9
IMDb Rating 6.7/10 10 1498 1.5K

france based on novel or book paralysis caretaker alcoholic bedridden

Plot summary

Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.

Director

Alain Monne Photo
Alain Monne

Top cast

Salvatore Basile Photo
Salvatore Basile as Le kinésithérapeute
Sophie Marceau Photo
Sophie Marceau as Muriel
Christopher Lambert Photo
Christopher Lambert as Léo
Margarita Rosa de Francisco Photo
Margarita Rosa de Francisco as Lucia
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859.41 MB
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French 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 33 min
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858.57 MB
1280*544
French 2.0
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24 fps
1 hr 33 min
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1.73 GB
1904*816
French 5.1
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23.976 fps
1 hr 33 min
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1.72 GB
1920*816
French 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 33 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by tandrei2001

a romantic movie after all

The movie pleasantly surprised me. Characters dramas and atmosphere are the keys here, not the plot, which is rather thin. Noticeable is the subtle, but constant erotic arousal between Leo and the 3 female main characters, who, at certain point all seem to be falling for him. Don't expect explicit scenes, romance is just suggested and that makes the movie worth. C.Lambert is acting very well IMHO, bringing to life an unexpected mixture of manhood, loser, romance and sensitivity. Sophie Marceau is ravishing as a very beautiful woman condemned in the wheelchair, but still aspiring for love and fulfillment in her life. She is an educated woman, even sophisticated, having high expectations from the people surrounding her. She reminds of a noble from other century sometimes. I found very nice to watch how such a character played by Marceau ends up falling for the sometimes rude Lambert, and also, how this "rude" boy, a former boxer now drinking all his pennies, can display such profound and delicate feelings. In conclusion I would give it 7.5, which is good, but not great.
Reviewed by ThomasColquith 6 / 10

Interesting film

"Cartegena" from 2007 was an interesting film. Based on the subject matter you know you're in for a somewhat tough watch. I found it on streaming and I watched it all the way through when I wasn't planning to, so it must be a certain level of quality for me to do that. I don't want to heap praise on it though, there were points that I didn't care for, namely the overall bleak tone, which was a choice, to only show the seedier elements of life there. Having every character be some degree of loser makes it tough, but I know that the world is rough out there, however I can't reward a film for simply showing that. What I do find positive about "Cartagena" is the novel location, good cinematography, good acting, and chiefly the spotlight that the film shines on the disabled and their caregivers, which touches many persons in this world and is a difficult but important subject. Both the patient and caregiver have their own unique difficulties, worries, and thought processes; I have personally experienced both sides of it. And, I think this film has an important point that men can be caregivers too and should not be excluded from such work out of some kneejerk reaction. Both men and women need each other, they are complimentary, and sometimes just the other's presence and help with daily activities can make a big difference in enlivening someone's life. Bottom line: worth a watch, but 6/10 rating.
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