''Mine Alone'' ( es, Sólo mía, link=no) is a 2001 Spanish drama film directed by . It stars

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alongside

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Plot

The plot follows a situation of

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enacted by Joaquín (a successful publicist) on Ángela (a company receptionist), shortly after their marriage.

Cast

Production

The screenplay was penned by Álvaro García Mohedano and Javier Balaguer. The film is a Star Line production, with the participation of TVE and Vía Digital. Juan Alexander was credited as producer. Juan Molina worked as cinematographer whereas took over film editing.

Release

The film screened as the opening film of the 46th

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(Seminci) on 26 October 2001. Distributed by Buena Vista International Spain, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 31 October 2001.

Reception

Jonathan Holland of ''

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'' wrote that Javier Balaguer's debut film, featuring "superb script and sterling performances" is "an intense, gripping and timely exploration of domestic violence". The review in ''

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'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, extolling the "superb" performance delivered by Paz Vega, while pointing out at "a certain predictability, which can only be attributed to reality" as a negative point.

Accolades

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References

External links

* * 2001 drama films 2001 films Films about domestic violence Films about rape Spanish drama films 2000s Spanish-language films 2000s Spanish films {{Subject bar , portal1=Film