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Little Ashes

2008 · Movie · R · 112 min · ★ 5.9 · 33% critics

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In 1920s Spain, three young artists at university navigate friendship, ambition, and a charged romance as they search for their voices. As political pressure and social prejudice grow around them, their bonds are tested by desire, jealousy, and the pull of fame.

Also known as Dali, Lorca, Bunuel - Les jeunes années

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Details
Years
2008
Release date
2008-10-06
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
112 min
Critic score
33/100
TMDB rating
5.9/10 (133 votes)
About

You may enjoy this if you like intimate, artsy period dramas about complicated relationships and creative ambition, with a moody edge; Not for you if you want clear storytelling, easy-to-hear dialogue, or a straightforward biopic like Head in the Clouds.

Pros: tender romantic mood; striking period atmosphere; strong supporting performance | Cons: hard-to-follow story; uneven acting; muffled, accented dialogue

Themes

  • friendship
  • prayer
  • kidnapping
  • artist
  • poet
  • surrealism
  • love
  • friends
  • writer
  • butterfly
  • lgbt
  • exhibitionism
  • +2 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Morrison