
Jokes & Cigarettes
Directed by David Trueba
Produced by Ikiru Films, La Terraza Films
A tender biographical portrait of artistic partnership and personal growth set in late-sixties Barcelona, centered on a jeweler's devotion to his singer wife and his struggle to overcome stage fright.
Barcelona, Spain, in the late sixties. Eugenio, a young jeweler who has fallen in love with Conchita, a singer, to the point of learning to play the guitar to accompany her in her performances, will first have to learn to overcome his stage fright.
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Is Jokes & Cigarettes easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Jokes & Cigarettes violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Jokes & Cigarettes sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Jokes & Cigarettes scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does Jokes & Cigarettes end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Jokes & Cigarettes
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Jokes & Cigarettes
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Jokes & Cigarettes, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Jokes & Cigarettes, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Jokes & Cigarettes, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































