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Mondays in the Sun

Original title: Los lunes al sol
  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
16K
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Javier Bardem and Luis Tosar in Mondays in the Sun (2002)
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This is the story of those who live as if every day was a constant Sunday, those who spend their Mondays in the sun. The story of people who worked in a dockyard but are now unemployed.This is the story of those who live as if every day was a constant Sunday, those who spend their Mondays in the sun. The story of people who worked in a dockyard but are now unemployed.This is the story of those who live as if every day was a constant Sunday, those who spend their Mondays in the sun. The story of people who worked in a dockyard but are now unemployed.

  • Director
    • Fernando León de Aranoa
  • Writers
    • Fernando León de Aranoa
    • Ignacio del Moral
  • Stars
    • Javier Bardem
    • Luis Tosar
    • José Ángel Egido
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    16K
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    • Director
      • Fernando León de Aranoa
    • Writers
      • Fernando León de Aranoa
      • Ignacio del Moral
    • Stars
      • Javier Bardem
      • Luis Tosar
      • José Ángel Egido
    • 40User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 47 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem
    • Santa
    Luis Tosar
    Luis Tosar
    • Jose
    José Ángel Egido
    José Ángel Egido
    • Lino
    • (as José Angel Egido)
    Nieve de Medina
    Nieve de Medina
    • Ana
    Enrique Villén
    Enrique Villén
    • Reina
    Celso Bugallo
    Celso Bugallo
    • Amador
    Joaquín Climent
    Joaquín Climent
    • Rico
    Aida Folch
    Aida Folch
    • Nata
    Serge Riaboukine
    Serge Riaboukine
    • Serguei
    Laura Domínguez
    Laura Domínguez
    • Ángela
    Pepo Oliva
    Pepo Oliva
    • Samuel
    Fernando Tejero
    Fernando Tejero
    • Lázaro
    Andrés Lima
    • Abogado
    Antonio Mourelos
    • Juez
    César Cambeiro
    • Fiscal
    • (as Cesar Cambeiro)
    Antonio Durán 'Morris'
    Antonio Durán 'Morris'
    • Director Banco
    • (as Antonio Durán Morris)
    Luis Zahera
    Luis Zahera
    • Administrativo Astillero
    • (as Luis Castro)
    Luisa Martínez
    • Funcionaria INEM
    • (as Maria Luisa Martínez)
    • Director
      • Fernando León de Aranoa
    • Writers
      • Fernando León de Aranoa
      • Ignacio del Moral
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    10Danherb

    A sensitive and compelling movie, wonderfully acted and pictured

    It is really a pity that such a wonderful, compelling and important film, isn't able to get through to a bigger audience. But however.

    "Los lunes al sol" is very calm and slow but all the more empathetic, touching and above all compelling.

    The film shows the dull everyday life of a group of jobless deckhands, who try to get their lives back under control. One of them gets goes to job interviews almost every day, but gets refusal after refusal, because is too old. Another one has familial troubles because of his dismissal and another one drowns his frustration in regular boozing.

    Despite the obvious socio-critical message of it, the film doesn't get polarizing or hostile to capitalism at any time, thanks to the terrific performances of all actors (above all Javier Bardem), and the sensitive script that particularly emphasizes the character's conflicts and their dealing with their situations. The note of the film is not a very political or even cynical one, it is very tranquil and melancholic. The actual brilliance of the film consists in the awesomely empathetic portrayal of the feelings of the jobless persons, that have to get used to the situation, that they are the scum of society from now on.

    The beautiful soundtrack and the excellent editing and cinematography add to the sad but at times also hopeful atmosphere.

    It's actually a great pity that no other film before has dealt with such an important issue that affects almost everybody's everyday life today.

    Michael Moore could learn a lesson from Fernando León de Aranoa of how to combine social criticism and the affected person's fates. I wish there could be more films like this, that let you leave the theater with a comfortable feeling, but that give a thought provoking impulse at the same time.
    10pi4630

    Excellent

    Two movies, one topic. I have watched "The pursuit of happiness" first and "Los lunes al sol" (http://www.IMDb.com/title/tt0319769/) a couple of days later. Both movies have the same rating on IMDb.com and this is frankly not the case. "The pursuit of happiness" is a remix of the "one in a million" idea: one guy against all odds, facing the worst situation, makes it. I know this is a true story, but the story of *just one* who "makes it" (which can be compared to a lottery win - because how *many* people are out there trying?) may lead to the illusion that - as long as you "want" - you *can* make it. Sort of "hang on" movie. "Los lunes al sol" instead shows you what happens to the rest - to the non - Chris Gardeners of this world and is much more realistic. The fact that "The pursuit of happiness" was nominated for an Oscar confirms that we are encouraged to watch movies which consider the fate of one, not of manys. Absurd. "Los lunes al sol" is a must see.
    8=G=

    Masterfully masculine

    "Mondays in the Sun" speaks boldly, loudly, and honestly albeit narrowly about the plaintive existence of a group jobless Spanish shipyard workers. What this study of working class men lacks in depth of story it makes up for in depth of character as it moves methodically through bitter, sweet, poignant, and humorous moments with sincerity, honesty, and drenched in masculinity. With high marks from public and critical corners alike, "Mondays in the Sun" will be time well spent for most. (B+)
    mimds

    an impressive movie...

    I watch 'Mondays in the sun' last night and it impressed me really... Sorry guys but I usually prefer European-especially Mediterranean ones- movies much more than Hollywood productions... Like some of the others, there is a simple story there but very sincere and sensitive, that makes you feel deep inside...After watching any movie, I would like to feel the taste for some days...Sometimes you can easily forget what you have watched in several hours, but those kind of movies makes me feel something warm deep inside even it's dramatic athmosphere... Also the soundtrack is wonderful... For me it is a five-star production... Thanks so much for all who made it... (A+)
    8dominik96

    the essence of so many sad lives

    How do you imagine the life of an unemployed without family, possession or future? Dull is certainly one of the answers, but this movie does the utmost of this basic story! It's a great achievement to tell something so boring without becoming itself dull and boring. At some points it is even funny and every minute is well done. Really intelligent script with great actors. Especially the actor of Santos! By far the best way to get a glimpse of a life nobody wants to have. It isn't a movie for everybody, because it isn't an easy popcorn movie. The presence of your mind is required but you will be certainly rewarded with an insight that you'll hopefully never experience.

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    • Trivia
      Mondays in the Sun (2002) was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 75th Academy® Awards, but it was not nominated.
    • Goofs
      When Jose looks up towards the wall clock in his apartment, the second hand is running backwards, counterclockwise.
    • Quotes

      Santa: What day is today?

    • Connections
      Featured in ¿Dónde estabas entonces?: 1983 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      On the Otherside of the World
      Written and Performed by Tom Waits

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 2002 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • France
      • Italy
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official site (Netherlands)
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Güneşli Pazartesiler
    • Filming locations
      • Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Sogepaq
      • Elías Querejeta Producciones Cinematográficas
      • Mediapro
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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $153,256
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,401
      • Jul 27, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,832,663
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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