A golpes (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: Spain
Alternative Title: Fisticuffs
Director: Juan Vicente Córdoba
Writer: Juan Vicente Córdoba, María Reyes Arias
Production & Genre
Producer: producer: Nuria Ansón, Enrique Cerezo
Companies: Canal+ España, Enrique Cerezo Producciones Cinematográficas S.A., Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA)
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: bare chested male, barefoot male, female boxer, female frontal nudity, female nudity, female pubic hair, female rear nudity, group of friends, male frontal nudity, male full frontal nudity, male nudity, male pubic hair, male rear nudity, post coital scene, pubic hair, rear nudity, skinny dipping, swimming pool, tank top, underwater scene
Story
A golpes follows the lives of five young women - María, Juanita, Vicky, Mena, and Nitzia (Zay Nuba) - who live on the outskirts of Madrid without many prospects for a better future. Struggling to survive, they turn to mugging as their primary means of income. Despite knowing that their actions are wrong, they find themselves unable to escape this cycle due to their circumstances. The film explores how these women cope with their situation and seek solace through love.
Summary
Directed by Juan Vicente Córdoba in 2005, A golpes is a Spanish drama about the harsh realities faced by young women living on Madrid's outskirts. With limited opportunities and few resources, the protagonists turn to illegal activities for survival. The film highlights their struggles, their search for love amidst hardship, and ultimately, their resilience.
