In Praise of Older Women

In Praise of Older Women

Love & Sex as vital harmony

1997 · 105 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, Romance, War

In the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War, a young man comes of age sexually, through a string of relationships with a wide range of mature, older women.

Directed by Manuel Lombardero · Written by Manuel Lombardero

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