El lado oscuro del corazón
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
Oliveiro is a young poet living in Buenos Aires where sometimes he has to sell his ideas to an advertising agency to make a living or exchange his poems for a steak. In Montevideo, he meets a prostitute, Ana, with whom he falls in love. Back in Buenos Aires, he accepts a contract with a publicity agency to get the money for three days of love with her. Will he get what he's searching for when his ideal of love's pleasure is literally going in levitation while making love?
The Dark Side of the Heart is a 1992 Argentine comedy-drama directed by Eliseo Subiela, following a Buenos Aires poet who pursues an unconventional romance with a Montevideo prostitute. Blending whimsy with emotional depth, the film explores love, idealism, and desire through surreal and poetic imagery. Now available to stream, it remains a cult classic of Latin American cinema.
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Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Darío GrandinettiOliverio
Sandra BallesterosAna
Nacha GuevaraDeath
André MelançonErik
Jean Pierre ReguerrazGustavo
Mónica GalánEx-wife
Inés VernengoThe blind girl
Tito HaasThe grill cook
Walter SoubriéSeller
Mario BenedettiSailor that recites in German- Pablo BrichtaGroom
Miguel Ángel Solá
Juan Leyrado
Hugo Arana
Chela Ruiz(voice)
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The Dark Side of the Heart — frequently asked
When was The Dark Side of the Heart released?
The film premiered on May 21, 1992.
What is the plot about?
The story follows Oliveiro, a struggling poet in Buenos Aires who falls in love with Ana, a prostitute he meets in Montevideo, and takes on advertising work to fund three days with her while grappling with his surreal vision of love.
Who directed The Dark Side of the Heart?
The film was directed by Eliseo Subiela, an acclaimed Argentine filmmaker known for his poetic and imaginative visual style.
Where can I watch this movie?
The Dark Side of the Heart is a released film available through various streaming platforms and home video; specific availability depends on your region.
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