November (2003 film)
November () is a 2003 Spanish film directed by Achero Mañas. Its cast features Óscar Jaenada, Ingrid Rubio, Juan Díaz, Adriana Domínguez, Javier Ríos, Nuria Gago, Juanma Rodríguez, and Jordi Padrosa. Set from 1997 to 2040, against the backdrop of the plight of a street theatre troupe, the plot explores the relationship between spectators and performers, the commercialization of art, and the revolutionary potential of theatre. Plot

Impelled by a spirit which still preserves a patina of idealism, Alfredo arrives in Madrid intent on creating "a performance which is more free, straight from the heart, capable of making people feel alive". His concept of what theater should be begins beyond the stage, out in the streets face to face with the public. Outdoors, in any town square, in a park or in the city's most commercial street, Alfredo and his troupe NOVEMBER start the show: demons to provoke passers-by, displays of social conscience, actions taken to the extreme to put the forces of law and order on full alert. There are no limits, no censorship; only ideas which are always valid so long as the public ceases to be the public and becomes part of the show swept by surprise, fear, tears or laughter. Cast

Reception 
November screened at the 28th Toronto International Film Festival in September 2003. It was released theatrically in Spain on 26 September 2003. Reception 
Jacob Neiiendam of ScreenDaily deemed November to be a "well-acted and great looking film" yet also ultimately failing "to make its story and characters engaging. Accolades 

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| align = "center" | 2003 || 2003 Toronto International Film Festival || colspan = "2" | FIPRESCI International Critics' Award ||  || 
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| rowspan = "3" align = "center" | 2004 || rowspan = "3" | 18th Goya Awards || Best New Actor || Óscar Jaenada ||  || rowspan = "3" | 
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| Best Costume Design || Nereida Bonmati || 
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| Best Makeup and Hairstyles || Karmele Soler, Francisco Rodríguez || 
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See also 
 List of Spanish films of 2003

References

External links
 

2003 films
2000s Spanish-language films
2000s Spanish films
Films set in Madrid
Films directed by Achero Mañas
Films about theatre