Elsa & Fred movie poster

Elsa & Fred

July 28, 2005 1h 48m 7.8/10 (82 votes)

Originally released in 2005. Elsa & Fred is a comedy/drama film. directed by Marcos Carnevale.

Starring China Zorrilla, Manuel Alexandre, and Blanca Portillo

Synopsis

When the retired seventy-seven years old hypochondriac widower Fred moves to an apartment in Madrid, his temperamental daughter Cuca has an incident with his next door neighbor, the elder Argentinean Elsa. Later, they meet each other and Elsa seduces Fred with her reckless behavior and view of life and they have a romance.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 28, 2005 20 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (82 votes)
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Budget $2.6M Production budget
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Box Office $3M 1.1x return
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Argentina + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES
Budget
$2,600,000
Revenue
$2,985,837

Production Companies

  • Shazam S.A.
  • MC Millecento
  • Tesela Producciones Cinematográficas
  • TVE
  • Canal+ España
  • Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales
  • INCAA
  • ICO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elsa & Fred about?

When the retired seventy-seven years old hypochondriac widower Fred moves to an apartment in Madrid, his temperamental daughter Cuca has an incident with his next door neighbor, the elder Argentine...

Who directed Elsa & Fred?

Elsa & Fred was directed by Marcos Carnevale.

How long is Elsa & Fred?

Elsa & Fred has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was Elsa & Fred released?

Elsa & Fred was released on July 28, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Elsa & Fred?

The main cast of Elsa & Fred includes China Zorrilla, Manuel Alexandre, Blanca Portillo, José Ángel Egido, Omar Muñoz.