''Scorpion in Love'' () is a 2013 Spanish romantic drama film directed by
Santiago A. Zannou and starring
Álex González,
Miguel Ángel Silvestre
(born 6 April 1982) is a Spanish actor. He rose to prominence with his performance as El Duque in ''Sin tetas no hay paraíso (Spanish TV series), Sin tetas no hay paraíso''.
He has since played roles in series such as ''Velvet (TV series), Ve ...
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Carlos Bardem, Judith Diakhate and
Javier Bardem
Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem (born 1 March 1969) is a Spanish actor. In a career spanning over three decades, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, tw ...
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It is based on the novel of the same name by Carlos Bardem, who also wrote the screenplay with Zannou.
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Plot
Julián, Asterix and Luis belong to a neo-Nazi ideology group led by Solís. Together with other members of the group, they attack everything considered the enemy with threats and beatings. Julián frequents Pedro's gym and asks him to teach him to box. Carlomonte distrusts Julián but starts training him. Alyssa, a young mulatto with whom Julián falls in love, also works at the gym. His love for Alyssa and boxing make Julián begin to change, something that his friend Luis is not willing to accept.
Cast
Production
The film is a Morena Films ( Álvaro Longoria) production, with the participation of TVE, Cosmopolitan Channel and Canal+ España.
Release
Distributed by Alta Films,
Accolades
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The 28th Goya Awards were presented at the Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel in Madrid on February 9, 2014 to honour the best in Spanish films of 2013. Manel Fuentes was the master of ceremonies for the first time. Nominees were announced on Janua ...
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, rowspan = "4" , 23rd Actors and Actresses Union Awards , , Best Film Actor in a Leading Role , , Álex González , , , , rowspan = "4" ,
See also
* List of Spanish films of 2013
A list of Spanish-produced and co-produced feature films released in Spain in 2013. When applicable, the domestic theatrical release date is favoured.
Films
Box office
The five highest-grossing Spanish feature films in 2013, by domestic ...
References
External links
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2010s Spanish-language films
Films based on Spanish novels
Spanish romantic drama films
2013 romantic drama films
2013 films
Films about neo-Nazis
Morena Films films
Spanish boxing films
2010s Spanish films
Spanish-language romantic drama films
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