Bulgarian Lovers

Bulgarian Lovers

2003 · 101 min · ES · R · 5.5 (22 votes)
Dir. Eloy de la Iglesia · Starring Fernando Guillén Cuervo, Dritan Biba, Pepón Nieto, Roger Pera, Anita Sinkovic, Fernando Albizu · Music Antonio Meliveo

Beware of love in radioactive packages.

DramaComedyRomance

Graying Spaniard Daniel has a healthy budget for indulging in the finer things in life. Daniel's favorite luxury is playing sponsor to younger men amid the lights and sights of Madrid's gay club scene. After Daniel shares a night with handsome Bulgarian emigre Kyril, he finds himself consumed with an insatiable lust for the charismatic foreigner. But, as their relationship takes shape, Daniel's latest conquest reveals his own manipulative tendencies.

VIBE

This film feels like a smoky, late-night conversation in a European cafe. It's a study in desire and deception, wrapped in a stylish, somewhat detached observation of class and attraction. Expect a slow burn with moments of sharp wit.

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