Cama Adentro

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Cama Adentro

Spanish Theatrical Poster
Directed by Jorge Gaggero
Produced by Executive Producer:
Verónica Cura
Written by Jorge Gaggero
Starring Norma Aleandro
Norma Argentina
Marcos Mundstock
Cinematography Javier Julia
Editing by Guillermo Represa
Distributed by Aqua Films
Release date(s) Spain:
September 21, 2004
Argentina:
May 26, 2005
Running time 83 minutes
Country Flag of Argentina Argentina
Flag of Spain Spain
Language Spanish
Official website
All Movie Guide profile
IMDb profile

Cama Adentro (English: Live in Maid) is an Argentine and Spanish film released in 2005, written and directed by Jorge Gaggero. In Spain it is also known as Señora Beba.[1]

The film was executive produced by Aqua Films' Verónica Cura.

The film features Norma Aleandro and Norma Argentina.

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[edit] Plot

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

The film is set in Buenos Aires during the early 2000s economic crisis. It tells of the the relationship between Beba, a spoiled, temperamental member of the Argentina upper middle class (Norma Aleandro), and her longtime maid, Dora (Norma Argentina). Both are in their 50's.

Beba used to be a well-to-do socialite but Argentina's economic woes have worn her out. She's forced to sell door-to-door beauty products.

Dora came to Buenoa Aires during her teen-age years from the Chaco Province to work as a full time maid at Beba's apartment. Since then she's started to build a house in one of the villages outside Buenos Aires.

However, Dora is unable to complete the construction of her house because Beba owes her six months pay. Dora, tired of listening to Beba's promises of payment, is now determined to resign. Beba asks her for more time to get the money together and Dora accepts. During this period Beba tries to use the confidence of Dora and discouraged her not to venture into a new phase of her life.

Dora leaves the apartment to live with Miguel, her boyfriend, at her new home. Meanwhile, at Beba's apartment, the power and telephone services are cut due to lack of payment.

When summer arrives Beba is forced to rent out her apartment in order to pay her debts. She goes in a moving truck to Dora's house, with the intention of giving her all of her furniture. Beba has no place to live. Dora invites her to stay in her house and live together again.

The film basically depicts the transformation of a tough society through the lives of two ordinary Argentine women.

Spoilers end here.

[edit] Exhibition

The film was first presented at the Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival, Spain on September 21, 2004. On January 2005 it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Colorado, United States.

[edit] Critical reception

Norma Aleandro as Beba and Norma Argentina as Dora
Norma Aleandro as Beba and Norma Argentina as Dora

The film has been well received by film critics and at the film festivals it has screened. Film critic A.O. Scott, who writes for the New York Times, liked the film. He said, the film "is modest in scope but large in spirit and ambition, and very nearly perfect in execution."[2]

Critic Eric Snider like the acting in the film. He said, "Where it excels is in its casting: Norma Aleandro and Norma Argentina are absolutely perfect, both separately and as a team. Aleandro, an Argentine film veteran, has the look of a woman who wants to be imperious but can no longer afford it, the face of someone trying to keep her dignity. Beba treats Dora poorly, but only because she is too proud to admit she loves her like a sister."[3]

[edit] Cast and ratings

Ratings
Argentina:  Atp
Spain:  T
United States:  Not Rated

[edit] Awards

Wins

  • Brussels Film Festival: Norma Aleandro, Best Latin American actress; 2004.
  • Sundance Film Festival: Special Jury Prize, World Cinema Dramatic Competition; 2005.
  • Toulouse Film Festival: FIPRESCI Award; Best First Feature Film; 2005.
  • Trømso International Film Festival: Special Mention of the Jury; 2005.
  • Argentine Film Critics Association Awards: Silver Condor Best First Film, Jorge Gaggero; Best New Actress, NNorma Argentina; 2006.
  • Premios ACE: Premio ACE Cinema; Best Character Actress Norma Aleandro; Cinema, Best First Work, Jorge Gaggero; 2006.

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ Cama Adentro at the Internet Movie Database
  2. ^ Scott, A.O. New York Times, film review, March 26, 2005.
  3. ^ Snider, Eric. Eric D. Snyder Reviews, film review, January 22, 2005.

[edit] External links

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