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El Cónsul De Sodoma
''The Consul of Sodom'' ( es, El cónsul de Sodoma, links=no) is a 2009 Spanish film directed by Sigfrid Monleón and starring Jordi Mollà. It is a biopic of the Catalan poet Jaime Gil de Biedma, based on a biography written by Miguel Dalmau. Plot In 1959, Jaime Gil de Biedma, a wealthy poet from Barcelona, is visiting Manila on business trip as director of the Philippine Tobacco Company. At night, the poet gives free rein to his homosexuality. He meets Johnny, a young man who works in an erotic nightclub, and they have sex. The poverty of Manila makes a deep impression on Jaime and heightens his social conscience. Back in Barcelona, the Spanish police interrogate Jaime about some of his subversive friends who are still dreaming of regime change in Spain. Jaime is refused membership in the Communist Party because he is gay. He visits his friend and editor Carlos Barral, and meets Juan Marsé, a young writer about to publish his first novel. Jaime is trying to save his relations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordi Mollà
Jordi Mollà i Perales (; born 1 July 1968) is a Spanish actor, artist, writer, and filmmaker. He has been nominated three times for the Goya Award for Best Actor for ''The Lucky Star'' (1997), '' Second Skin'' (1999), and ''El cónsul de Sodoma'' (1999). Early life and education Jordi Mollà y Perales was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain. He trained at the Institut del Teatre, and furthered his studies in Italy, Hungary, and England. His mother tongues are Catalan and Spanish, and he is fluent in English, Italian, and French. Career Acting Mollà breakout role was in Bigas Luna's 1992 comedy drama '' Jamón, jamón,'' where he played the jilted lover of Penélope Cruz's character. Mollà went on to star in other acclaimed films in his native country, including '' Stories from the Kronen'' and ''La Celestina.'' The latter earned him his first Goya Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His subsequent starring role in ''The Lucky Star'' earned him widespread acclaim, e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |