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from a screenplay by

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and Martínez-Lázaro which stars

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, and

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alongside Ara Malikian.

Plot

The plot tracks a love triangle of three longtime friends meeting up again: a clown (Lorenzo), a television host (Luis), and a frigid violinist (Ada).

Cast

Production

The film is an Enrique Cerezo Producciones Cinematográficas production.

Release

Distributed by Alta Classics, the film was released theatrically in Spain on 16 March 2012.

Reception

of '' El País'' determined that "unfortunately, the film ends up being the anachronism that its own poster suggests". Irene Crespo of ''

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'' rated the film 1½ ouf of 5 stars, wondering "why do they call this

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comedy".

References

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External links

''La montaña rusa''
at ICAA's ''Catálogo de Cinespañol'' Enrique Cerezo PC films 2010s Spanish films 2012 romantic comedy films 2012 films 2010s Spanish-language films Spanish-language comedy films Spanish romantic comedy films Films directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro Films scored by Roque Baños Spanish-language romantic comedy films