Clams and Mussels

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Clams and Mussels
Almejasmejillones.jpg
Poster
SpanishAlmejas y mejillones
Directed byMarcos Carnevale
Written byMarcos Carnevale
Produced byAlbana Bolster
Starring
Cinematography Alfredo F. Mayo
Edited by Jorge Valencia
Music by
  • Luis Elices
  • Francisco Musulén
Production
companies
Alma Ata International Pictures S.L.
Antena 3
Millecento Cinema
Naya Films S.A.
Patagonik Film Group
Vía Digital
Distributed by Buena Vista International
Release dates
  • 17 August 2000 (2000-08-17)(Argentina)
  • 27 October 2000 (2000-10-27)(Spain)
Running time
92 minutes
Countries
  • Argentina
  • Spain
LanguageSpanish
Budget$4 million
Box office$18 million

Clams and Mussels (Spanish: Almejas y mejillones) is a 2000 Argentine-Spanish [1] comedy film directed and written by Marcos Carnevale  [ es ] based on a story by Lito Espinosa. It stars Leticia Brédice and Jorge Sanz alongside Loles León, Antonio Gasalla, and Silke.

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Synopsis

Paula has money and convinces Rolondo to accompany her to play poker. Over time Rolondo falls in love with her, but as it turns out, Paula is a lesbian. Rolondo lives in the carnivals of Tenerife in the Pub Morocco (a gay bar) where Fredy performs (intimate friend of Paula). The atmosphere of absolute freedom and sensuality that surrounds him little by little opens mind Rolondo's mind.

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