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.
EpilogueEpilogue · 1984
Epilogue
5.61984
MovieDrama
The film tells the story of two writers in love with the same woman. For years, they have worked together. One day they separate. Ten years later and Ditirambo meets up with Rocabruno, at the very least to tell him his latest story. An epilogue that closes what they together have opened.
AirbagAirbag · 1997
Airbag
6.61997
MovieComedyAction
A man gets involved in a series of mishaps while frantically searching for his lost wedding ring.
Don Juan in HellDon Juan in Hell · 1991
Don Juan in Hell
5.41991
MovieDrama
While the last remnants of the Empire are extinguishing and King Philip II (1559-1598) is dying in the shadow of lost splendor, a man, defying the divine and human justice, turns his passions into fate and his will into law. His fame is as great as his pride. His conviction, eternal. His name, a legend: Don Juan. Free adaptation of "Don Juan" by Moliere.
¡Semos peligrosos! (Uséase Makinavaja 2)¡Semos peligrosos! (Uséase Makinavaja 2) · 1993
¡Semos peligrosos! (Uséase Makinavaja 2)
5.61993
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.
The Dumbfounded KingThe Dumbfounded King · 1991
The Dumbfounded King
5.91991
MovieHistory
Spain, under Philip IV (1621-1665). The film is based on a novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. The King is stunned to see the naked body of Marfisa, the most beautiful prostitute of the town and Court. After that, he also wants to see the Queen naked. However, the King, despite the opposition and the scandal of the Church, will not stop until he reaches his wishes.
Kill Me TenderKill Me Tender · 2004
Kill Me Tender
4.62004
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.

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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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