Joan Potau

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Joan Potau

Born February 3, 1945 · Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Died February 3, 2015 · aged 69

Joan Potau was born in 1945 in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain) as Joan Potau Martínez. He was a writer and actor, known for El rey pasmado (1991), No respires: El amor está en el aire (1999) and Belle Epoque (1992). He was married to the actress Carme Elias. He died on February 3, 2015 in Barcelona.

Known For

Belle ÉpoqueBelle Époque · 1992
Belle Époque
★ 6.71992
MovieComedyDrama
In 1931, a young soldier deserts from the army and falls into a country farm, where he is welcomed by the owner due to his political ideas. Manolo has four daughters, Fernando likes all of them and they like him, so he has to decide which one to love.
Between Your LegsBetween Your Legs · 1999
Between Your Legs
★ 5.41999
MovieDramaRomance
A radio-show assistant meets a budding screenwriter during a group-therapy session for sex addicts.
AirbagAirbag · 1997
Airbag
★ 6.61997
MovieComedyAction
A man gets involved in a series of mishaps while frantically searching for his lost wedding ring.
BwanaBwana · 1996
Bwana
★ 5.81996
MovieComedyDrama
Antonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo, two illegal African immigrants, apparently thrown back to the ocean from where they came, in search of a better life in Spain. The sun sets, and the evening, night and morning which follow see other bizarre characters entering the scene, before the Africans' and the other characters' fates are finally decided.
Those Who LoveThose Who Love · 1998
Those Who Love
★ 5.11998
MovieDramaRomance
A secret and deep passion marks the life of a young doctor, and threatens the existence of those around him.
¡Semos peligrosos! (Uséase Makinavaja 2)¡Semos peligrosos! (Uséase Makinavaja 2) · 1993
¡Semos peligrosos! (Uséase Makinavaja 2)
★ 5.91993
MovieComedy
As soon as he is released from prison, Maki goes to look for his friend Popeye. Together they rescue the grandfather from a dangerous form of "Russian roulette" played in the asylum, and decide to take a vacation at the beach.
Kill Me TenderKill Me Tender · 2004
Kill Me Tender
★ 4.72004
MovieDramaComedy
Do all men want the same thing? Nestor, recently widowed, runs a bakery near Barcelona, has a bank account and a bad heart, and swims in the sea every day. He also has a daughter and a two-timing son-in-law. Nestor's maid asks him to hire her 20-something daughter, Maribel, as a shop assistant.
Makinavaja, el último chorisoMakinavaja, el último choriso · 1992
Makinavaja, el último choriso
★ 5.71992
MovieComedy
A movie based on the Spanish comic strip of the same name.

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Manolito Four Eyes: The Mischievous HolidaysManolito Four Eyes: The Mischievous Holidays · 2001
Manolito Four Eyes: The Mischievous Holidays
★ 4.62001
MovieFamilyComedy
This is a hilarious look at contemporary Madrid from the point of view of ten year old Manolito. Witty, funny and moving, the film has crossed-over from Spain to become a classic family entertainment.On this particular occasion, Manolito is in the middle of Chrismas break and ready to celebrate the holidays with his nutty family: his mother, Cata, his father, Manolo, Grandpa and Imbecile. This year holds a big surprise: Uncle Nico, his mother's brother who lives an works in Oslo as a waiter. Uncle Nico shows up in an unbelieveable motor home to spend Christmas Eve with the family. He is accompanied by his flashy Norwegian fiancée, Trudi Bergenkoklass, who is something like part fairy, part Viking and part Pippi Long Stocking. This lady immediately catches Manolito's eye.

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