Live-In Maid (2004)

In this universally acclaimed film from writer-director Jorge Gaggero Academy Award-nominated actress Norma Aleandro plays Beba a sophisticated older woman whose recent divorce has left her in a precarious financial position. Despite her attempts to keep up appearances she is finally forced to do the unthinkable - discharge her live-in maid. Dora has worked for Beba for thirty years and is dutiful but distant and reserved. When both women finally face life without the other they soon discover that their relationship is more different than either had ever imagined.DVD Extras:Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Original Theatrical TrailerSystem Requirements:Run Time: 87 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: FOREIGN/SPANISH UPC: 741952313199 Manufacturer No: KLF-DV3131 Product Description

Spanish title: Cama adentro

This was a wonderful film. Two women. The live in maid and the woman she works for--together for more than 30 years until economic problems forces the maid to leave. But they have been together for 30 years and it's difficult to just go separate ways. They are tied by a strong bond. And, actions speak louder than words in this movie. Rent it and you won't be disappointed, it was wonderful. It has won 7 awards, including latin film festival and sundance. September 1, 2008

Excellent look at the Argentine economic crisis of the early 2000s and its effect on one household

This is excellent film. The unseen actor here is Argentina's severe economic crisis of the early 2000s. There's no overt mention of it, but as we peer in here, it's ripped a giant hole in the fabric of the country. We see its wake played out in one household. Patrician upper-cruster Beja Pujol (Norma Aleandro) struggles to maintain her dignity, lifestyle and regal bearing. Her 'cama adentro', Dora (Norma Argentina), clearly knows more about the situation than she's letting on. Writer/director Jorge Gaggero plays out an incremental role reversal with a subtle but brilliant denouement that finds both protagonists at Dora's residence.

Ms. Aleandro played the mother in the enjoyable Ricardo Darín film, Son of the Bride. One of my favorite films - in which the Argentine economic crisis again plays a significant backdrop - is Nine Queens ("Nueve Reinas") That's Darín yet again, along with a poker-faced Gastón Pauls. What else to say about that film (tough to even start without babbling and giving away key plot lines) except that it's writer/director Fabián Bielinsky's masterpiece. August 23, 2008

Live-In Maid

Excellent film. One year after its release this movie is still one the best. Go rent it and see for your self. I really loved it. Make sure the region code is 1, so you can see it without major problems. November 27, 2007

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