Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 13m 5s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 70/100 (4m 20s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:30:15 - 00:32:45] A sex scene with partial nudity and suggestive movements.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:05:20 - 01:07:10] Another intimate scene with implied sexual activity.
Drug Use: 🟡 60/100 (3m 45s)
- 🟡 50/100 [00:45:30 - 00:47:00] Characters are shown consuming alcohol and smoking.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:20:15 - 01:22:30] A character takes drugs, leading to altered mental state.
Violence: 🟡 65/100 (4m 50s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:55:10 - 00:57:25] A violent car crash scene with graphic imagery.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:30:40 - 01:33:15] A character is involved in a physical altercation.
Strong Language: 🟡 50/100 (10s)
- 🟡 60/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:25] Use of strong language by a character.
- 🟡 40/100 [01:10:05 - 01:10:10] Another instance of strong language.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the basic plot of 'Abre los ojos' (1997)?
A: 'Abre los ojos' (Open Your Eyes) is a Spanish psychological thriller directed by Alejandro Amenábar. The film follows César (Eduardo Noriega), a handsome and wealthy man whose life takes a dark turn after a car accident leaves him disfigured. As he struggles to distinguish between reality and dreams, the movie explores themes of identity, perception, and love, with Penélope Cruz playing Sofía, a woman who becomes central to his confusion.
A: 'Abre los ojos' (Open Your Eyes) is a Spanish psychological thriller directed by Alejandro Amenábar. The film follows César (Eduardo Noriega), a handsome and wealthy man whose life takes a dark turn after a car accident leaves him disfigured. As he struggles to distinguish between reality and dreams, the movie explores themes of identity, perception, and love, with Penélope Cruz playing Sofía, a woman who becomes central to his confusion.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Abre los ojos'?
A: The main actors in 'Abre los ojos' include Eduardo Noriega as César, the protagonist; Penélope Cruz as Sofía, the woman César falls for; Chete Lera as Antonio, a psychiatrist who tries to help César; and Fele Martínez as Pelayo, César's loyal friend.
A: The main actors in 'Abre los ojos' include Eduardo Noriega as César, the protagonist; Penélope Cruz as Sofía, the woman César falls for; Chete Lera as Antonio, a psychiatrist who tries to help César; and Fele Martínez as Pelayo, César's loyal friend.
Q: Is 'Abre los ojos' related to the Hollywood movie 'Vanilla Sky'?
A: Yes, 'Abre los ojos' is the original Spanish film that inspired the Hollywood remake 'Vanilla Sky' (2001), starring Tom Cruise and Penélope Cruz, who reprised her role from the original. Both films share similar plots but differ in cultural context and some narrative details.
A: Yes, 'Abre los ojos' is the original Spanish film that inspired the Hollywood remake 'Vanilla Sky' (2001), starring Tom Cruise and Penélope Cruz, who reprised her role from the original. Both films share similar plots but differ in cultural context and some narrative details.
Q: What themes does 'Abre los ojos' explore?
A: 'Abre los ojos' delves into themes of reality versus illusion, beauty and identity, love, and existential dread. The film's nonlinear narrative and surreal elements challenge the viewer to question what is real and what is a figment of César's disturbed psyche.
A: 'Abre los ojos' delves into themes of reality versus illusion, beauty and identity, love, and existential dread. The film's nonlinear narrative and surreal elements challenge the viewer to question what is real and what is a figment of César's disturbed psyche.
Q: What awards or recognition did 'Abre los ojos' receive?
A: 'Abre los ojos' was critically acclaimed and won several awards, including the Goya Award for Best Original Screenplay (Alejandro Amenábar and Mateo Gil) and Best Editing. It also received nominations for Best Film and Best New Actor (Eduardo Noriega) at the Goya Awards, cementing its status as a landmark in Spanish cinema.
A: 'Abre los ojos' was critically acclaimed and won several awards, including the Goya Award for Best Original Screenplay (Alejandro Amenábar and Mateo Gil) and Best Editing. It also received nominations for Best Film and Best New Actor (Eduardo Noriega) at the Goya Awards, cementing its status as a landmark in Spanish cinema.
