Boyfriend in Sight
Novio a la vista
Spain • 1954
Director
Synopsis
The often unruly in-betweenness of adolescence is the subject of this bittersweet comedy from director Luis García Berlanga. It’s the summer of 1918 and fifteen-year-old Loli (Josette Arno) has been whisked away by her parents to a beach resort with the hope of finding her a suitable husband. But her parents’ meddling ways soon incite backlash from Loli’s friends, who launch a youthful rebellion against adulthood on her behalf.
Synopsis
The often unruly in-betweenness of adolescence is the subject of this bittersweet comedy from director Luis García Berlanga. It’s the summer of 1918 and fifteen-year-old Loli (Josette Arno) has been whisked away by her parents to a beach resort with the hope of finding her a suitable husband. But her parents’ meddling ways soon incite backlash from Loli’s friends, who launch a youthful rebellion against adulthood on her behalf.
Credits
Crew
DirectorLuis García Berlanga
CinematographerMiguel Fernández Mila, Cecilio Paniagua, Sebastián Perera
ComposerJuan Quintero
EditorPepita Orduna, Alicia Castillo
ProducerBenito Perojo
Cast
Josette Arnoas Loli