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Elegy is a american film of genre Drama directed by Isabel Coixet released in USA on 8 august 2008 with Penélope Cruz

Elegy (2008)

Elegy
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Released in USA 8 august 2008
Length 1h48
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Romance
Rating66% 3.3474653.3474653.3474653.3474653.347465

Elegy is a 2008 drama film directed by Spanish director Isabel Coixet and adapted by Nicholas Meyer from the Philip Roth novel, The Dying Animal. The film stars Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, and Dennis Hopper, and co-stars Patricia Clarkson and Peter Sarsgaard in supporting roles. The film is set in New York City, but was filmed in Vancouver.

Synopsis

David Kepesh is a cultural critic and professor, in a state of 'emancipated manhood': His relationships with women are usually casual, brief and sexual in nature. Previously married, he has a son who has never forgiven him for leaving his mother. His friend, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet George O'Hearn, suggests that he "bifurcate" his life: have conversations and enjoy art with a wife, and "keep the sex just for sex". David is also in a casual 20-year relationship with Caroline, another former student.

Actors

Penélope Cruz

(Consuela Castillo)Ben Kingsley

(David Kepesh)Dennis Hopper

(George O'Hearn)Patricia Clarkson

(Carolyn)Peter Sarsgaard

(Kenneth Kepesh)
And :
Debbie Harry
Antonio Cupo
Shaker Paleja
Kris Pope
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