''Luna's Game'' ( es, Juego de Luna, links=no) is a 2001 Spanish drama film directed by which stars

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Plot

Luna has been groomed into becoming a

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since she was a child. Now a professional player, she has to settle some debts.

Cast

Release

The film was presented at the 4th

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in June 2001. It also made it to the main competition slate of the 36th

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Reception

Dan Fainaru of ''

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'' described the film as "a disappointing attempt to deal with two different types of addiction", taking "far too many short cuts and avoids too many pertinent questions to deal with the many tasks it sets for itself".

Accolades

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, , Best Director , , Mónica Laguna , , , , align = "center" ,

References