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Comedy drama double bill following the lives of seven international students. In 'Pot Luck' (2002), the seven meet when they share a flat in Barcelona. Romain Duris stars as Xavier, a French economics student who, through a connection of his father's, is offered a good job at the Ministry of Finance on the condition that he learns Spanish. He immediately enrols on a language programme in Barcelona, despite the misgivings of his girlfriend, Martine (Audrey Tautou) and moves into 'L'Auberge Espagnole' (the Spanish apartment), where the diverse personalities of his fellow housemates change his life forever. The film premiered at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. In the sequel, 'Russian Dolls' (2005), the seven meet up several years later for a former flatmate's wedding in St Petersburg and catch up with each other.
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48 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By "ilbaldini"
Format:DVD
The ERASMUS-SOCRATES scheme is where students have the oppurtunity to study abroad for a year - this film is the first to portray the legendary lifestyle that ERASMUS students have (and quite accurately). The film's sub-plot follows a Parisien student who decides to study in Barcelona for a year. His personal experiences give the film much of the substance, but much of the film also focuses upon the other people (mainly ERASMUS students) that he meets (and lives with) - their stereotypes brilliantly portrayed. One aspect making this film pretty unique is that the spoken language changes continuously from French to English to Spanish. Combined with serious aspects that come with leaving home for a year, are many comical parts too, making this film one to watch. And as it did for me, it will bring back many fond memories to all those people who did ERASMUS, reminding them of what was probably one of the best years of their lives...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Chris M
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
L'Auberge Espagnol is a feel-good movie with a European flavour. Following the steps of a French student in Barcelona, the viewer is transported into the world of student living as part of the ERASMUS student exchange programme. The trials and tribulations of a group of students from various European backgrounds are genuinely portrayed as they spend a year in the beautiful Catalan city. Audrey Tautou, although the main face and name of the movie actually only plays a minor role. Nonetheless, this movie is recommended to anyone who would like to see European cinema with a youthful twist, as well as anyone interested to see how ERASMUS may broaden a student's horizons and promote a common feeling of unity amongst citizen members of the EU.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is a must for any ERASMUS student either past, current or prospective.
As already mentioned, the film acurately portrays the steryotypes of the various nationalities, and with it being in three languages, and with a mix of so many cultures, it works for everyone. I just watched it (in french) the other night with two other english people, a german and a chetch, and we all loved it.
As already mentioned, the film acurately portrays the steryotypes of the various nationalities, and with it being in three languages, and with a mix of so many cultures, it works for everyone. I just watched it (in french) the other night with two other english people, a german and a chetch, and we all loved it.
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Pot Luck & Russian Dolls
I had bought this film on the back of the actress Audrey Tatou. Slightly vain I know, possibly even shallow! Read more
Published 8 days ago by Jon Morgan
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fantastic!
Watched this film in an attempt to improve my french, good choice because parts of it are in english and other languages so gave me a chance to have a break form concentrating hard... Read more
Published 12 months ago by egreene
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Totally wrong description
The box says languages are English, Spanish and French. Absolutely false, it's only in French. But the whole product is a mess. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Behu
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Two stunning movies
These are two of my favourite movies. It's a good idea to buy them both at once because if you like the first half as much as I did, you won't be able to rest until you've seen the... Read more
Published 24 months ago by A. Butterfield
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Super fast delivery
I used super saver delivery which is meant to take 3-5 business days, so I was thrilled when it arrived two days after I'd placed my order! Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2011 by Noemi
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Young emotional European University students
A wonderful youth movie developed on the relations of students from various European cultures gathered to share a small flat in Barcelona/Spain. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by E. Güraydin
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Awakening to Love and Life
Xavier is a handsome young Parisian college man who is looking to improve his economic future. He learns from his father's friend who deals in international business that with the... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2008 by Erika Borsos
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Real Life Of Erasmus Students...
I found out that this movie was a typical everday desciption of Erasmus students as far as I could see from my Erasmus schoolmates in Le Havre. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2006
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