To me the genesis of this movie is as interesting as the story itself. The backers of this Woody Allen movie wanted it set and shot in Spain. As Allen reflected on several of his other Spanish movies he realized San Sebastian as a good fit, and further wrap the SSIFF (film festival) into the story.
The character channeling Woody Allen in this movie is Wallace Shawn as Mort Rifkin. He is a New Yorker, has been a teacher of film history, now he is attempting to write his own version of the great novel. His wife has a role in the SSIFF so he makes the trip with her, as he confides to his shrink, to keep and eye on her, he suspects her of straying.
So basically the whole movie is when they are all in San Sebastian. Mort gets chest pains, he is referred to this doctor who turns out to be a delightful lady who, coincidentally, is also having difficulties in her marriage. Mort starts to fantasize.
I really enjoyed this movie, it is typical Woody Allen and I have always enjoyed his movies where he is not also playing the lead character.
At home on DVD from my public library. My wife skipped, she is not a Woody Allen fan.
The character channeling Woody Allen in this movie is Wallace Shawn as Mort Rifkin. He is a New Yorker, has been a teacher of film history, now he is attempting to write his own version of the great novel. His wife has a role in the SSIFF so he makes the trip with her, as he confides to his shrink, to keep and eye on her, he suspects her of straying.
So basically the whole movie is when they are all in San Sebastian. Mort gets chest pains, he is referred to this doctor who turns out to be a delightful lady who, coincidentally, is also having difficulties in her marriage. Mort starts to fantasize.
I really enjoyed this movie, it is typical Woody Allen and I have always enjoyed his movies where he is not also playing the lead character.
At home on DVD from my public library. My wife skipped, she is not a Woody Allen fan.