Lovers of the Arctic Circle
- Julio Medem
- 1998
- 1h 52m
- Spain, France
One of the most tender and original love stories contemporary European cinema has given us, a story of circular repetitions and inextinguishable passion - even in the Arctic Circle. Audience Award in Athens International Film Festival for a movie worshiped by a whole generation of cinephiles.
Synopsis
Ana and Otto, two kids with palindrome names, meet in school at the age of 8. They feel a mutual attraction that they must suppress when Otto’s father moves in with Ana’s mother. Their lives will follow a mysterious circular path that will lead them to the Arctic Circle where day never ends at midnight. There are things that never end, and love is one of them.
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Also known as
Los amantes del Círculo Polar | Οι Εραστές του Αρκτικού Κύκλου
Audience Award
Athens Film Festival
2000
Best Original Score
Goya Awards
1999
Best Editing
Goya Awards
1999
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