Eloise (2009)
A tender and sensuous Catalan drama about first love, identity, and awakening between two young women.
Eloise - Movie Information
- Original Title: Eloïse
- Release Year: 2009
- Directed by: Jesús Garay
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 32m
- Original Language: Catalan
- Spoken Languages: Catalan
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 8, 2009 (Germany), October 29, 2009 (Spain)
- Alternative Titles: Eloïse (FR), Eloises Lover (UK), Дневник лесбиянки (RU), Juegos prohibidos (PE), 柔らかな肌 (JP), 엘로이즈: 그녀들의 사랑 (KR), Елойза (UA), Eloïse's Lover (US)
- Production Companies: Els Quatre Gats Audiovisuals S.L., TV3
- Production Countries: Spain
Eloise - Plot
A sensuous and ethereal story of two young women falling in love for the first time. Young, beautiful Àsia lies in a coma, her mother and boyfriend keeping constant vigil by her side. In flashback we see what led up to her accident, her life studying architecture at university, the somewhat overbearing relationship she has with her mother and her passionless relationship with Nathaniel.
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Eloise - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jesús Garay
Main Cast
- Diana Gómez
- Ariadna Cabrol
- Laura Conejero
- Bernat Saumell
- Carolina Montoya
- Miranda Makaroff
- Núria Hosta
- Eduard Farelo
- Jaume Madaula
- Toni Arteaga
Writers
- Cristina Moncunill
Producers
- José Luis García Arrojo
Eloise - FAQs
Where can you stream Eloise (2009)?
Eloise (2009) is available to stream on Philo with a flatrate subscription. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Amazon Video. Availability may vary by region, so checking JustWatch for the most current options in your area is recommended.
Who are the lead actresses in Eloise?
The film stars Diana Gómez as Àsia, a young architecture student, and Ariadna Cabrol as Eloïse, the woman she falls in love with. Laura Conejero plays Àsia's mother, and Bernat Saumell portrays her boyfriend Nathaniel. Diana Gómez later gained international recognition through the series Valeria.
Is Eloise (2009) based on a true story?
No, Eloise is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional screenplay written by Cristina Moncunill. The narrative is a crafted romantic drama exploring themes of first love, identity, and awakening between two young women in a contemporary Spanish setting.
What is Eloise (2009) about?
Eloise follows Àsia, a young architecture student who lies in a coma while her mother and boyfriend keep vigil. Through flashbacks, the film reveals her passionate first love with a woman named Eloïse, contrasting that awakening with her constrained family life and emotionally unfulfilling relationship with Nathaniel.
Who directed the film Eloise (2009)?
Eloise was directed by Jesús Garay, a Spanish filmmaker. The film was produced by Els Quatre Gats Audiovisuals S.L. in association with Catalan public broadcaster TV3, and was shot entirely in the Catalan language, reflecting its strong regional cultural identity.
What language is the film Eloise in?
Eloise is filmed entirely in Catalan, the regional language of Catalonia, Spain. This makes it a notable entry in Catalan-language cinema. Viewers watching outside Catalonia will typically need subtitles, and the film is sometimes listed under its original Catalan-accented title Eloïse.
What genre is Eloise and who is it for?
Eloise is a Drama and Romance film with strong LGBT themes, centering on a lesbian relationship between two young women. It is aimed at mature audiences who appreciate slow-burn, emotionally intimate European cinema. The film has been particularly well received within LGBT film festival circuits internationally.
What are similar films to Eloise (2009)?
Viewers who enjoyed Eloise may also appreciate Kissing Jessica Stein (2002), Bloomington (2010), You Will Be Mine (2009), The Chinese Botanist's Daughters (2006), and Bye Bye Blondie (2012). These films share themes of female identity, first love, and LGBT relationships explored through intimate, character-driven storytelling.
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