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The Past

Original title: El pasado
  • 2007
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.3K
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The Past (2007)
DramaRomance

A couple decides to split after 12 years together. The man (Bernal) find it easy to move on, but difficult to prevent his ex from hounding him, or the new women in his life.A couple decides to split after 12 years together. The man (Bernal) find it easy to move on, but difficult to prevent his ex from hounding him, or the new women in his life.A couple decides to split after 12 years together. The man (Bernal) find it easy to move on, but difficult to prevent his ex from hounding him, or the new women in his life.

  • Director
    • Hector Babenco
  • Writers
    • Hector Babenco
    • Marta Goes
    • Alan Pauls
  • Stars
    • Gael García Bernal
    • Analía Couceyro
    • Ana Celentano
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hector Babenco
    • Writers
      • Hector Babenco
      • Marta Goes
      • Alan Pauls
    • Stars
      • Gael García Bernal
      • Analía Couceyro
      • Ana Celentano
    • 10User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Gael García Bernal
    Gael García Bernal
    • Rímini
    Analía Couceyro
    • Sofía
    Ana Celentano
    Ana Celentano
    • Carmen
    Mariana Anghileri
    Mariana Anghileri
    • Vera
    Paulo Autran
    Paulo Autran
    • Prof. Pousièrre
    Mimí Ardú
    • Nancy
    Axel Pauls
    • Padre de Rimini
    Marta Lubos
    • Frida
    Claudio Tolcachir
    • Victor
    Mabi Abele
    • Mujer terapia
    Hector Babenco
    Hector Babenco
    • Projecionista
    Carina Cardoni
    • Invitada
    Marcelo Chaparro
    • Javier
    Alejandro Genes
    • Barman
    Tamara Kiper
    • Lidia
    Luis Lattanzi
    • Wedding guest
    Juanma Muñoz
    • El Profe…
    Robson Nunes
    Robson Nunes
    • Vendedor…
    • Director
      • Hector Babenco
    • Writers
      • Hector Babenco
      • Marta Goes
      • Alan Pauls
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    User reviews10

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    8florcy07

    A great movie!!

    I really liked the movie though it isn't easy stuff to watch, u have to be alert all the time but at the same time it may be kind of "slow", but that's 'cause the plot's like that. It's a movie that makes u think and it sure isn't a simple one 'cause it's about love, emotions, people, madness... all of them "non-simple stuff"; but really interesting and with great actors!! I think that the plot itself it's original, it's the first movie I've seen about "what happens with the love after a break up"... I'll say that it's the perfect film for someone who likes to analyze the characters, their actions, their feelings... it's going to keep u thinking for a while after it's over!

    (Sorry if any mistakes, I'm from Argentina and my English may not be perfect!)
    6cinesphere

    Loved it until half way through

    I just saw this film at the Toronto Film Festival. The director and Gael Garcia Bernal were both there (which was quite a thrill).

    I don't want to give too much away about the plot, but essentially this film looks at the different ways men and women react to a breakup. It was very interesting, well acted and profound and I enjoyed it thoroughly until about halfway through. Unfortunately, the last part really bothered me and took me from rating it at an 8 or 9 to a 6.

    As a woman, I did see myself - to a point- in the first part. I also gained a better understanding on why some men react to a relationship's end as they do. Unfortunately, the final half of the film made some deeply disturbing generalizations about women and their emotional stability, and I was left perturbed. It's one thing to give certain attributes to a character; It's another when an entire gender is implicated.

    Nonetheless, the performances are all marvelous. See it - but prepare to have a conversation about it after wards!
    7Dave_douell

    Very good!

    First of all, I have to say Analia Couceyro is an incredibly beautiful woman! I'm not sure why some of the reviews are so negative. As far as making women look bad, it makes men look bad too. Because we can all be cruel sometimes and love can make you do crazy things. Anyway, great story and an outstanding cast. Well worth watching.
    1zamo-3

    This move was the worst I've ever seen

    I saw this movie with low expectations and was not disappointed. Its so bad that it is actually funny in a very cringe worthy way.

    Gael is absolutely terrible, I mean he just cannot act, period. He should give up now, as acting is clearly not his thing.. His co-stars are about the same caliber, i'm sure my 5 year old cousin could do a better job than all of them! The director should be ashamed to have put his name on something so ridiculous.. Somehow I don't think an Oscar is on the cards for this guy.

    I have never written a comment on IMDb, but this movie was so bad I felt compelled to do so.

    If you get the chance to see this film, don't 0/10 if there was a 0
    7vgarcia_1976

    Good movie

    I saw this movie last night, I think this was a good movie and a horrible story, being haunted and trapped by your own past is not always good, at some point the guy (Bernal) seems to have the same tastes,way of thinking as his previuos partner (after 12 years together you figure it out)....once he is over that he find himself lost....making some very bad decisions and not facing them correctly are part of his life, he sabotage his own success after steeping up to his past...interesting movie..leave a bad taste in my mouth...I am not saying that the movie was bad, I am saying that the movie accomplished its target on me...creating an emotion..it was not a nice feeling.

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 2007 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • Argentina
      • Brazil
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • French
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • El pasado
    • Filming locations
      • Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
    • Production companies
      • 20th Century Fox Argentina
      • Chemo
      • HB Filmes
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,348,323
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 54m(114 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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