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A man eager to learn Spanish gets an education he wasn't expecting in this comedy drama. Xavier (Romain Duris) is a French economics student who is nearing the completion of his degree and is looking ... read more read more...for work. Xavier's father arranges for him to meet a ranking member of the Ministry of Finance, who makes him an offer -- he can give him a good job, but only under the condition that he learn to speak Spanish. Determined not to pass up the opportunity, Xavier enrolls in a language program in Barcelona, despite the misgivings of his girlfriend, Martine (Audrey Tautou). Upon his arrival, Xavier moves into a large house shared by a large group of students from all over Europe. Xavier finds that his ideas and attitudes are challenged in a positive way by the diverse personalities of his housemates, and that his loyalty to Martine is tested by his attraction to Anne-Sophie (Judith Godrèche), a sweet but lonesome woman from France who has been away from her husband for too long. After a visit, most of Xavier's roommates decide they don't much care for Martine and Xavier gets advice on seducing Anne-Sophie from an unexpected source -- Isabelle (Cécile de France), a footloose lesbian living in the house. L'Auberge Espagnole received its world premier at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, and went on to earn prizes at the 2002 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the 2003 Lumière Awards, and the 2003 César Awards. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 55 min.

Directed by: Cédric Klapisch

Release Date: May 16, 2003

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  • blacksheepboy
    October 4, 2011
    blacksheepboy
    What a lovely, charming, funny and touching film about friendship and love that will please even more those who know what it is like to be abroad in the same situation, like myself. The poignant story portrays with great sincerity the insecurities and fears of youth through a gro... read moreup of characters we easily identify with and care about.
  • matertenebraum
    December 21, 2009
    matertenebraum
    At first sight, this film is a lively and engaging comedy, particularly for anybody familiar with the world of Erasmus students. Klapisch has undoubtedly succeeded in capturing the atmosphere of the multi-national student squat, creating an immediately interesting cultural crossr... read moreoads, and of course a premise for lots of stereotyped jokes. And what trendier place for it all to take place than Barcelona ? The film's sparky characterisation (particularly Wendy zi English and her 'geezer' of a brother) proves that Klapish has observed intently the lifestyle and behaviour of today's European student travelers.

    However, this does not hide a handful of gaping holes in the plot, which are easily noticeable on a second viewing of the film.

    L'auberge espagnole falls arms flailing into the voice-over trap: drastic over-use throughout. Whether Klapisch intended to give a bird's eye view of the action, or simply to speed up the pace of the film at times, the result of too much voice-over is that Xavier's character loses its authenticity.

    Romain Duris's acting is wooden - particularly with so many beautiful females around. As for Judith Godreche, she plays a non-starter of a part. Her character has no proper relationship with either of her men.

    Klapish has paid attention to some nice little details. A quick shot of a sandal's foot on a marble staircase, William the English lad's upturned collar, and a TV clip of the Catalan sport of human tower-building, for example.

    However these little gems cannot hide flagrant over-editing which stagger the flow of the film and dissolve any feeling of resolution at the end. The frantic city running scene à la 007 is ridiculous: why ALL the house mates have to return so suddenly remains a mystery.

    Some say this film makes political reference to the leading European powers. I think that it just wants to be a light entertaining comedy: it nearly fails even to be that !
  • dreamfaeries
    September 12, 2008
    dreamfaeries
    Weird... but good
  • RossCollinsUK
    September 5, 2008
    RossCollinsUK
    A movie I can really identify with about a bunch of Erasmus students from across Europe sharing a house and life in Barcelona. It avoids being corny, and presents a funny, entertaining depiction of international university life, and the self-development of the characters and thei... read morer national stereotypes.
  • bookmunki
    June 8, 2008
    bookmunki
    average movie with a great ending.
  • DocHalister
    July 19, 2011
    DocHalister
    A frivolously lightweight movie with TV sitcom-quality dialogue and shallow, hammy acting. It was applauded in some circles because it advances Multiculturalist and Gay Agenda values. Maybe it's therefore your DUTY to watch this. But some people will find it annoying at best, ... read moreoffensive at worst.
  • danieljparsons
    June 13, 2010
    danieljparsons
    A joyous, funny, clever and unexpectedly moving film - an instant favorite - and another masterpiece from Cédric Klapisch. A celebration of Europe and a melting pot of different cultures, languages and personalities, with every one of the expertly detailed characters interesting ... read moreand someone you would love to know. The cast - especially Romain Duris who can do no wrong, and Kelly Reilly who is effortlessly charming as well as amusingly neurotic - are superb across the board. Consistently inventive technically, artistically and intellectually. J'adore.
  • merillupin
    August 10, 2009
    merillupin
    An enjoyable look at a group of international students getting along and having a great time... idyllic, eh?
  • ileo
    October 15, 2010
    ileo
    Absolutely interesting! Since childhood, Xavier dreamt of becoming a writer. As an adult, his dream becomes a bit outward and decides to take an economics course in Barcelona that would enable him to fluently speak Spanish, and secure a similar job position that his father once... read more possessed. Leaving behind his girlfriend Martine, he joins a group of fellow international students living in an apartment. His first conversation begins in the airport when he meets, and befriends, a couple. His experiences create a havoc of ups and downs that would later expend a generous amount of writing materials.
    Great cast- Romain Duris, Judith Godrèche, Cécile De France, Audrey Tautou, Kelly Reilly, Frederico D'Anna, Barnaby Metschurat, and Cristina Brondo. Worthy!
  • SunilJawahir
    May 16, 2009
    SunilJawahir
    The main character is a bit of a douche but I really liked the other characters.

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Critic Reviews

Peter Howell
October 17, 2003
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

Yet another example of writer/director Klapisch's way of finding fresh new insights within the most mundane of circumstances. Full Review

Liam Lacey
October 17, 2003
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

A film whose limitations are the same as its appeal: It's a bauble. Full Review

Andrew Sarris
June 26, 2003
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

It features four of the most erotically and emotionally delectable female performances I have seen in one film this year. Full Review

Jay Boyar
June 20, 2003
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel

Much of the charm of this film is in its understanding of the great fluidity of romantic relationships -- especially before people decide to settle down.

Joe Baltake
June 13, 2003
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

All in all, Klapisch's style approximates the excitement of the French New Wave of the late 1950s. Full Review

Stanley Kauffmann
June 11, 2003
Stanley Kauffmann, New Republic

It's hard to complain about a film that combines Paris and the city in the world that is most like it.

Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
June 6, 2003
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Whether you're a frat guy from the '50s or live in a 21st-century coed dorm, L'Auberge Espagnole's celebration of a certain time, a certain place, a certain community is engagingly recognizable. Full Review

Eric Harrison
June 5, 2003
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle

Despite the movie's lack of narrative discipline, it grows on you, in part because it's so easy to identify with these characters. Full Review

Richard Nilsen
June 5, 2003
Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic

Warm without sentimentality, funny without jokes, rich in character without caricature, it hits that rare spot where we receive intense pleasure at the recognition of truth.

Steven Rea
May 29, 2003
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

A love song to the new Europe ... and a snapshot of a polyglot gang on the cusp of kind-of- reckless youth and responsibility- burdened adulthood.

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