Dulces horas (1982)
Release Year: 1982
Alternative Title: Suloiset hetket, Doux moments du passé, Édes órák, Dolci ore, Slodkie godziny, Zärtliche Stunden, Sweet Hours
Director: Carlos Saura
Writer: Carlos Saura
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Story
Dulces horas follows Juan (Inaki Aierra), a playwright haunted by his past. He has written a play titled 'Sweet Hours', based on key scenes of his early life involving his elderly father who left and his mother who committed suicide. The play is in rehearsal, and Juan attends the sessions, observing intently. He slips in and out of the actors' reconstructions and his own memories, searching for something unresolved. Throughout the process, Juan eventually uncovers repressed material and resolves his Oedipus Complex. Concurrently, he falls in love with Berta (Assumpta Serna), the young actress playing his mother's role.
Summary
Directed by Carlos Saura in 1982, Dulces horas is a drama film centered around memory, repression, and resolution of past traumas through art. The movie explores Juan's inner journey as he confronts his troubled family history while working on his play. The rehearsal process serves as a catalyst for Juan to delve into his past and ultimately find closure.
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