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"Caresses"
1997
Directed by Ventura Pons

Urban alienation and sexual exploration merge in the eleven interlocking stories that make up this interesting feature. The troubled relationships and chance encounters of the characters build to startling acts of violence, frustrated oedipal desires, and all manner of sexual activity in a chain of self-destructive events. A dark, yet often surprisingly funny, view of isolation and starvation for affection. "...skillfully portrays whole lives with minimalist touches...erotic and eloquent" (Sight and Sound). Catalan with English subtitles.  96 minutes.