Round Two (film)
2005 Spanish film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Round Two (Spanish: Segundo asalto) is a 2005 Spanish drama film directed by Daniel Cebrián which stars Álex González and Darío Grandinetti.
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| Spanish | Segundo asalto |
| Directed by | Daniel Cebrián |
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| Cinematography | Gonzalo Berridi |
| Edited by | Buster Franco |
| Music by | Iván Miguélez |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
The plot follows the uneasy relationship of young and honest boxer Ángel with ex-boxer and purported bank robber Vidal.[1]
Cast
- Álex González as Ángel[2]
- Pepo Oliva as Paco 'el Tigre'[2]
- Eva Marciel as Alicia[2]
- Maru Valdivielso as Estrella[2]
- Darío Grandinetti as Vidal[2]
- Laura Aparicio as Pilar[2]
- Francesc Orella as Mendiri[2]
- Alberto Ferreiro as Dienteputo[2]
Production
The film was produced by Aiete-Ariane Films and Sogecine.[3] It was fully shot in Madrid.[4]
Release
The film was presented at the Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) in October 2005.[4] Distributed by Warner Sogefilms,[3] it was released theatrically in Spain on 11 November 2005.[2]
Reception
Jonathan Holland of Variety wrote that the film "welds fight, heist and family drama elements into something that resonates way beyond the sum of its parts" otherwise signalling at a "superbly reptilian perf" by Grandinetti.[3]
Casimiro Torreiro of El País deemed Round Two to be "competent and remarkably directed and performed".[5]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2006 | 20th Goya Awards | Best New Actor | Álex González | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Art Direction | Marta Blasco | Nominated | |||
| 15th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best New Actor | Álex González | Nominated | [7][8] |
See also
References
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