''Astronauts'' ( es, Astronautas, links=no) is a 2003 Spanish film written and directed by Santi Amodeo which stars Nancho Novo and

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. It could be classified as a bittersweet comedy.

Plot

The plot tracks the (im)possible relationship between Daniel (a misanthrope and recovering heroin abuser) and Laura (a teenager without a family who, initially bemused, ends up trying to fix Daniel's life).

Cast

Production

''Astronauts'' is the solo debut feature of Santi Amodeo, who had previously co-helmed ''The Pilgrim Factor'' in tandem with Alberto Rodríguez. A Tesela PC and La Zanfoña production, it had the collaboration of Canal Sur and Canal+. In addition to Seville, shooting locations also included

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and the port of San Fernando. The film boasted a budget of around €1.6 million.

Release

The film was presented at the 48th Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) in October 2003. Distributed by Alta Classics, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 5 March 2004.

Reception

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'' deemed ''Astronauts'' to be "a film to be loved", "a rara avis of those that, with its flaws and imperfections, we wish we could watch more often". Jonathan Holland of '' Variety'' deemed the film to be an "unpolished gem whose freshness and originality far outweigh its occasional indulgences".

Accolades

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References

{{authority control 2003 comedy-drama films Spanish comedy-drama films Films shot in the province of Seville Films shot in the province of Cádiz 2000s Spanish films 2000s Spanish-language films