Son of the Bride (2001)
El hijo de la novia (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 2h 3min
- Comedy, Drama
- 16 Aug 2001 (Argentina)
- Movie
A dissatisfied 40-year-old, separated and without time for his own daughter and girlfriend must rethink his life when his father decides to marry his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, by church.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 37 wins & 11 nominations.
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| Ricardo Darín | ... |
Rafael Belvedere
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| Héctor Alterio | ... |
Nino Belvedere
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| Norma Aleandro | ... |
Norma Belvedere
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Eduardo Blanco | ... |
Juan Carlos
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| Natalia Verbeke | ... |
Naty
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Gimena Nóbile | ... |
Vicky
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| David Masajnik | ... |
Nacho
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| Claudia Fontán | ... |
Sandra
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Atilio Pozzobón | ... |
Francesco
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| Salo Pasik | ... |
Daniel
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Humberto Serrano | ... |
Padre Mario
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Fabián Arenillas | ... |
Sciacalli
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Mónica Cabrera | ... |
Carmen
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Giorgio Bellora | ... |
Marchiolli
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Mónica Virgilito | ... |
Enfermera hospital
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Victoria Troncoso | ... |
Camarera
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| Rubén Green | ... |
Portero Osvaldo
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Miguel Padilla | ... |
Profesor
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Walter Mackenzie | ... |
Rosales
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| Adrián Suar | ... |
Dodi
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| Alfredo Alcón | ... |
Self
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Antonio Caride | ... |
Padre Naty
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Diego Mackenzie | ... |
Rosales
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| Pablo Ingercher | ... |
Walter
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Rogelio Romano | ... |
Gavilán
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Gabriela Arista | ... |
Médica de guardia
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Gabriel Eisbruch | ... |
Monaguillo
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| León Dogodny | ... |
Polo
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| Juan José Campanella | ... |
Médico
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Fernando Alcalde | ... |
Joven zarpado
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Lucas de Diego | ... |
Rafael Belvedere (niño)
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Daniel Kazimierski | ... |
Juan Carlos (niño)
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Ariel Caravaggio | ... |
Chico malo
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Valentino Carranza | ... |
Chico malo
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Francisco Monet | ... |
Chico malo
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Jorge Palavecino | ... |
Chico malo
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Daniel Topino | ... |
Staff Restaurante
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Luis Pérez González | ... |
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Jorge Fungaray | ... |
Staff Restaurante
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Julio Ramírez | ... |
Staff Restaurante
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Oscar Bustamante | ... |
Staff Restaurante
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Marcelo Crisóstomo | ... |
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Quico Alfonsin |
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Amanda Beitia |
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Carlos Nizza |
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Alicia Rodriguez |
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Aldo Tavagnutti |
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| Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa | ... |
Paciente
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Directed by
| Juan José Campanella | ||
Written by
| Juan José Campanella | ... | () |
| Fernando Castets | ... | () |
Produced by
| Mariela Besuievsky | ... | producer |
| Fernando Blanco | ... | producer |
| Pablo Bossi | ... | producer |
| Ricardo Freixa | ... | producer |
| Juan Pablo Galli | ... | executive producer |
| Gerardo Herrero | ... | producer |
| Jorge Estrada Mora | ... | producer |
| Adrián Suar | ... | general producer |
| Juan Vera | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ángel Illarramendi | ||
Cinematography by
| Daniel Shulman | ||
Editing by
| Camilo Antolini | ||
Editorial Department
| Eduardo Feller | ... | backstage editor |
| Virginia Romero | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Natacha Valerga | ... | assistant to editor |
| Martino Zaidelis | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Valeria Pivato | ||
| Walter Rippel | ... | (as Walter Rippell) |
Production Design by
| Mercedes Alfonsín | ||
Art Direction by
| Mercedes Alfonsín | ||
Set Decoration by
| Pablo Racioppi | ||
Costume Design by
| Cecilia Monti | ||
Makeup Department
| Marisa Amenta | ... | makeup artist |
| Osvaldo Esperón | ... | hair stylist |
| Araceli Farace | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Marcelo Iúdice | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Production Management
| Eva Garrido | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Juan Vera | ... | production manager |
| Paula Zyngierman | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Valeria Pivato | ... | second assistant director |
| Walter Rippel | ... | first assistant director (as Walter Rippell) |
| Fabiana Tiscornia | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Federico Casagrande | ... | props |
| Gonzalo Espinio | ... | property master |
| Matías Martínez | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Soledad Plá | ... | assistant set decorator |
Sound Department
| Carlos Abbate | ... | sound |
| José Luis Díaz | ... | sound |
| Facundo Paco Girón | ... | boom operator |
| Marcelo Lago | ... | sound editor |
| Nerina Valido | ... | sound editor |
| Ricardo Viñas | ... | dolby sound consultant |
| Iván Zar | ... | sound intern |
Camera and Electrical Department
| José Cangelosi | ... | grip assistant |
| Octavio Cervini | ... | electrician |
| Jonás Costa | ... | assistant camera |
| Pablo Desanzo | ... | camera operator |
| Juan Fernández | ... | grip |
| Juan José Fernández | ... | key grip |
| Fabián Forte | ... | electrician |
| Mariano Levy | ... | chief electrician |
| Martín Nico | ... | electrician |
| Martín E. Nico | ... | electrician |
| Libio Pensaballe | ... | still photographer |
| Emilio Razzetto | ... | generator operator |
| Adrián Israel Sánchez | ... | gaffer |
| Romina Tocci | ... | video assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marcela Albacete | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Axel Linari | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| José Vinader | ... | score recording & mixing |
| Iván Wyszogrod | ... | composer: additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Fernando Alcalde | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Tomás Acevedo | ... | intern |
| Daniela Alvarado | ... | production coordinator |
| Carolina Azzi | ... | intern |
| Héctor Belvedere | ... | laboratory technician |
| Florencia Cegatti | ... | intern |
| Javier Cortellas | ... | intern |
| Elena Dahn | ... | intern |
| Pascale Dillemann | ... | subtitling director |
| Simón Franco | ... | intern |
| Gabriel Garín | ... | laboratory technician |
| Maggie Iglesias | ... | intern |
| Pablo Ingercher | ... | production assistant (as Pablo Ingercher Casas) |
| Judith Kusnir | ... | accountant |
| Juan Lovece | ... | production coordinator |
| Romina Martínez | ... | assistant accountant |
| María Navarro | ... | sewer |
| Valeria Pivato | ... | second direction helper |
| Josefina Sánchez Frova | ... | second production assistant |
Thanks
| Luz Conte-Freixa | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales (INCAA) (support)
- JEMPSA
- Patagonik Film Group
- Pol-Ka Producciones
- Tornasol Films
Distributors
- Distribution Company (2001) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Alta Classics S.L. Unipersonal (2001) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Alta Films (2001) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (2002) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Movienet (2002) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Classics (2002) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Argentina Video Home (2002) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2002) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Arti Film (2003) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Filmladen (2003) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Medusa Distribuzione (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Pathé Distribution (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Colifilms Distribution (2004) (France) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2010) (Argentina) (DVD) (4-disc Colección Campanella)
- Argentina Video Home (2010) (Argentina) (DVD) (Colección Cine Industria Nacional)
- Divisa Home Video (2011) (Spain) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2012) (Argentina) (DVD) (7-disc Colección Cine Nacional) (tin packaging)
- Lighthouse Home Entertainment (2015) (Germany) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- EuroVideo (Germany) (VHS)
- Europa Filmes (Brazil) (DVD)
- Europa Filmes (Brazil) (VHS)
- Iris (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (2001) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
At age 42, Rafael Belvedere is having a crisis. He lives in the shadow of his father, he feels guilty about rarely visiting his aging mother, his ex-wife says he doesn't spend enough time with their daughter and he has yet to make a commitment to his girlfriend. At his lowest point, a minor heart attack reunites him with Juan Carlos, a childhood friend, who helps Rafael to reconstruct his past and look at the present in new ways. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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| Taglines | Si la vida te paso de largo, ¿qué esperas para alcanzarla? [If life passed you by, what are you waiting for to reach it?] See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Official submission of Argentina for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 74th Academy Awards in 2002. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Halfway through the credits, we find Rafael and Juan Carlos watching a porn film and admiring it's particularly well-endowed star - the mysterious and elusive Dick Watson. See more » |
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Juan Carlos:
He gave millions of people joy and then those same fans turned on him and "crucified" him. Rafael Belvedere: Show's over. Stop talking about Jesus Christ. Juan Carlos: Jesus Christ? I was talking about Maradona. See more » |