Etiqueta: Economic crisis
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Ten Euros for a drink (Diez euros la copa)
The play presents four builders from different generations facing the economic crisis. During their lunch break, the four of them talk about love, desire, friendship, fidelity or loneliness, everything with a humorous tone for four lunches and an epilogue. THEMES: Economic crisis, Generational Gap, Love, Lower Class, Friendship, Fidelity GENRE: Comedy RELEVANT FACTS: …
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In the dark heart of the forest (En el oscuro corazón del bosque)
Three cats (the old male and female cat, and the blue cat) are together in the barrack they have lived in for a while and are witness to the emptying of the house made by the owners. Facing the building’s demolition, the cats talk about their future, their memories and their ambitions. THEMES: Nostalgia, Economic…
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Sabela of Cambados (Sabela de cambados)
Summer break is over and Eduardo, son of the Marquis of Soñeiro, goes back to Santiago de Compostela to resume his studies. Back in his family residence, he is waived goodbye by Sabela, his mother, and Tonucha, an orphan picked up by the family with whom Eduardo has planned to marry once he finishes his…
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The papiruse (La papirusa)
A man emigrates to Cuba with the intention of building up a fortune. Thanks to his adventurous spirit, he manages to buy a cigarette factory. Having gained success in his business, he thinks of marrying his daughter to the heir of an impoverished noble family. THEMES: Immigration, Economic Crisis, Integration, Social Climbing, Travel, Overcoming, Family, Business,…
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Irene, or the treasure (Irene, o el tesoro)
Irene is a young widow that recently had a miscarriage. She feels obliged to go to live with her parents-in-law, Dimas and Justina: he is a miserly man and she is addicted to radio’s serials. They have a daughter, Aurelia, a disregarded adolescent. They live with Daniel, who is a guest, Méndez, who is Dima’s assistant;…
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Today is a holiday (Hoy es fiesta)
Ignoring the fierce opposition of the housekeeper, the neighbors use the opportunity to go to the rooftop terrace on a bank holiday. Invading the rooftop terrace is perceived as the first sign of a possible change. Their expectations grow even higher with Mrs. Nieves’ prediction. She is a fortune-teller that lives in the building and…
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The boat without a fisherman (La barca sin pescador)
How far are you willing to go for money? Ricardo Jordán makes a pact with the devil in order to obtain a lot of money; in exchange, he has to kill someone he does not know, somewhere far away. This could only happen via thought. Two years later, Ricardo starts the quest of his victim’s…
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Neither poor nor rich, but quite the opposite (Ni pobre ni rico, sino todo lo contrario)
Abelardo is a millionaire who is ready to lose all his money in order to gain the attention of his beloved Margarita. The young woman of medium-high class wants Abelardo to lose his money, because only then will be able to be together, according to her. When the protagonist loses his money, he is rejected…
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Interlocked Lives (Vidas cruzadas)
Eugenia Castrogeriz, burdened by the debts of her brother, asks her suitor for help. In exchange of his help, Enrique proposes to her. This marriage proposal will be the beginning of Eugenia’s misfortune. THEMES: Love, Marriage, Money, Siblings, Family GENRE: Drama, Melodrama, Family Melodrama RELEVANT FACTS: The story was adapted to a film…
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The honesty of the lock (La honradez de la cerradura)
A bourgeois marriage is visited by The Lady, a lender who asks them to keep some money because she fears that it can be stolen by the maid. The Husband and wife accept, although they are surprised and overwhelmed by the request of the stranger. The next morning, the Lady dies, so the marriage decides…
