The Girlfriend
Originally released in 1989. The Girlfriend is a drama film. directed by Jeanine Meerapfel.
Starring Liv Ullmann, Cipe Lincovsky, and Federico Luppi
Synopsis
Since childhood, Raquel and Maria have been close friends. Now all grown-up, Raquel has fulfilled her dream of becoming an actress, while Maria has married a handyman, given birth to three children and runs the family household. In the wake of the Argentine military coup of 1976, Maria's oldest son Carlos is abducted. Desperate, Maria turns to her prominent friend for help. Yet the more Raquel gets involved in the search for Carlos, the more she becomes herself a target of the junta. Finally, she flees from Argentina to Berlin. Meanwhile Maria joins a group of women who investigate the fate of their disappeared relatives. In 1983, after the fall of the dictatorship, the two friends meet again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Journal-Film Klaus Volkenborn KG
- JEMPSA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Girlfriend about?
Since childhood, Raquel and Maria have been close friends. Now all grown-up, Raquel has fulfilled her dream of becoming an actress, while Maria has married a handyman, given birth to three children...
Who directed The Girlfriend?
The Girlfriend was directed by Jeanine Meerapfel.
How long is The Girlfriend?
The Girlfriend has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Girlfriend released?
The Girlfriend was released on April 13, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Girlfriend?
The main cast of The Girlfriend includes Liv Ullmann, Cipe Lincovsky, Federico Luppi, Lito Cruz, Víctor Laplace.