The Ages of Lulu

The Ages of Lulu

A scorching Spanish sexual awakening.

1990 · 95 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

Fifteen-year-old Lulu has never known any affection from her family. But when she goes to a rock concert with Pablo, a friend of the family, he introduces Lulu to her first sexual experience. Years later, Pablo and Lulu have married; Pablo has created a sheltered, private world for Lulu, into which nothing intrudes. However, Lulu tires of her cloistered existence, and begins hanging out in shady bars, looking for vicarious thrills and danger.

Directed by Bigas Luna · Written by Almudena Grandes

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