Antigua, My Life

Antigua vida mía

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Héctor Olivera
Produced by Enrique Cerezo
Written by Alberto Macías
Ángeles González Sinde
Starring Ana Belén
Cecilia Roth
Music by Ángel Illarramendi
Cinematography Alfredo F. Mayo
Editing by Miguel Pérez
Distributed by Aries Cinematográfica Argentina
Argentina Sono Film S.A.C.I.
Release date(s) 3 May 2001
Country Argentina
Language Spanish
Budget €3,600,000

Antigua, My Life (Spanish: Antigua mia vida) is a 2001 Argentine drama film directed by Héctor Olivera and written by Ángeles González Sinde, from the novel by Marcela Serrano. Starring Ana Belén and Cecilia Roth.

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Plot

Two upper middle class women from Buenos Aires are trapped in relationships that aren't working well. One is in an abusive relationship, the other is selfish towards her family. The catalyst for change is the murder of the abusive husband by his wife, Cecilia Roth's character. Her best friend tries to help her through this process, and by doing so has to tackle her own problems.

Many scenes of the film were shot in Guatemala.

Cast

Release and acclaim

The film premiered in 3 May 2001. Actress Cecilia Roth won a silver condor award for Best Actress in 2002.

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