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Ana y Manuel

2005·Movie
11min

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension4

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Ana has just been dumped by her boyfriend Manuel. While living with her, he never let her own a pet because he thought it was cruel for the animal and not very hygienic. Once he even convinced her to get rid of a turtle that was given to her as a birthday present. But now she has decided to get a puppy, partly as revenge for leaving her and partly to help her forget about him. She names him "Man" because he sees him as half "Manuel" but still twice the man he was. Time goes by and the dog grows up but she can't forget her ex-boyfriend, and she doesn't want the dog anymore. So she plans to give him away, as a Christmas present, to her brother. She leaves him in the car and has dinner with her family but when she comes back to get him, the car is gone and so is the dog. She feels very sad and tries to find Man. Until one day, Manuel shows up at her door with him. He tells Ana a story of how he bought the dog at the market they used to visit when they were together, and how ...
Relationship DramaMelancholy RomancePsychological ExplorationCharacter-DrivenContemporary Spanish CinemaEveryday LifeDog as SymbolFamily DynamicsEmotional Resonance

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Is Ana y Manuel worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ana y Manuel?

0 h 11 min

Ana y Manuel runs 0 h 11 min.

What language is Ana y Manuel in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Spain.