![]() It is over these sequences of events that Rafael begins to discover what is essential in his life.Įl hijo de la novia develops gently in so many layers, as with the layers of Tiramisu and although during the film the whole recipe is not revealed, we are given a clue as to its key component: mascarpone cheese. When the priest refuses to marry his parents on the grounds of ill health, Rafael takes the opportunity to show the priest how detached the Church is from the real world. This is a film that crosses the boundaries of love stories and explores the contradictions of the Catholic Church. Natalia Verbeke, Argentinean-Spanish film, theatre and television actress in her great performance as Naty, in The Son of the Bride. The remarkable performance of the actress, Norma Aleandro, gave me goosebumps and left me with a lump in my throat. Norma still appears to know those who she always loved. ![]() However, Norma suffers with Alzheimer’s, and is not aware of Nino’s scheme to put things right. He is burdened by the guilt that he did not fulfill, in his youth, Norma’s wish of marrying in a church and he wants to make amends. Nino is genuinely in love with Norma after 40 years together. The narrative of the film develops the idea of love confronting the vulnerability of life, its fragility and its endurance. In the film, the Belvedere family reveal the loves of two different generations: Rafael played by Ricardo Darín and Naty, Rafael’s girlfriend (Natalia Verbeke) Nino, his father (Héctor Alterio) and his mother Norma (Norma Aleandro). The Hijo de la novia, brings together an exceptional cast of Argentinean actors and actresses and it is mainly two stories that run parallel paths. An ode to the ephemeral nature of life, which at times needs to be sweetened, as in the film, with a taste of Tiramisu. The Son of the Bride is a homage to the fragility of human dreams and pursuits. But, why a desert of Italian origin should be discussed in a blog about Spanish language and culture, should come as no surprise, to those of you who follow my blogs. ![]() Surprisingly, the 2001 Argentinean comedy-drama film, El hijo de la novia, The Son of the Bride, springs to mind, a cinematic masterpiece directed by Juan José Campanella. I have a terribly sweet tooth and one of my favourite deserts is Tiramisu, of which I have a few humorous anecdotes to tell, but not here, unless of course you ask.
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