The Weakness of The Bolshevik

– After getting into a minor traffic accident, Pablo attempts to make light of the situation by asking..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
2003
Original Name:
La flaqueza del bolchevique
The Weakness of the Bolshevik (2003) - Also known as La flaqueza del bolchevique

After getting into a minor traffic accident, Pablo attempts to make light of the situation by asking the driver of the other car, Sonsoles, out on a date. When she refuses and instead files an injury report, Pablo snaps and begins stalking her. He soon discovers that Sonsoles has a beautiful teenage sister, Maria, with whom Pablo is immediately infatuated -- a lust that soon turns dark. Can Pablo control his obsession, or will it consume him?

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The Weakness of the Bolshevik (2003) - Trailer

Release Date:

31 Oct 2003

Language:

Spanish

Director:

Manuel Martín Cuenca

Writer:

Lorenzo Silva (novel), Lorenzo Silva (screenplay), Manuel Martín Cuenca (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Luis Tosar, Mar Regueras, María Valverde, Rubén Ochandiano

Plot:

Based on a novel by Lorenzo Silva, this movie deals with the unusual and tragic relationship between a frustrated businessman and a 14-year-old student. After crashing into the rear of the car in front of him, Pablo Lopez starts arguing with the other driver, Sonsoles, who finally files for an injury claim against him. Therefore, the angry manager starts harassing her and observes her younger sister Maria in her schoolyard. When he gets to know the intelligent girl, his perception of life is changed totally, but their friendship leads into a tragedy...

Awards:

5 wins & 6 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10