Caresses

Caresses
Directed by Ventura Pons
Produced by Ventura Pons
Written by Ventura Pons
Sergi Belbel
Starring David Selvas
Rosa Maria Sardà
Laura Conejero
Julieta Serrano
Agustín González
Sergi López
Mercè Pons
Naím Thomas
Jordi Dauder
Music by Carles Cases
Running time
94 minutes
Country Spain
Language Catalan
Spanish

Caresses is a 1998 film by Ventura Pons, originally titled Carícies in Catalan.

Synopsis

Barcelona is the scenario for eleven entwined stories sharing the same characters. The movie deals with a variety of intimate relationships, portraying characters who have to experience intense emotions which cannot be materialised in caresses. Connections explored include several different family and romantic relationships across different genders, ages and generations.

A recurring theme is the irony of how difficult communication can be, even when there is close contact. Partial expression, instincts vs. emotions and physical communication all play a part.

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