Question 1

What is the first film in Cédric Klapisch's trilogy about Xavier's life journey?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Apartment is the first instalment of a trilogy that follows Xavier from student to family man, followed by 'Les poupées russes' (2005) and 'Casse-tête chinois' (2013).

Question 2

How did the English subtitles preserve the film's humor in certain scenes?

Accepted Answer

Several sections were purposefully translated incorrectly, including changing a list of strange names around Paris to places like Honolulu and Machu Picchu, and having Wendy's mispronunciation subtitled as 'Xavier eez not here...'

Question 3

Which international film festivals recognized The Spanish Apartment?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the San Francisco International Film Festival (2003) and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2002), and won awards at the César Awards (2003) and European Film Awards (2002).

Question 4

Who plays the strait-laced French student Xavier in the film?

Accepted Answer

Romain Duris plays the character Xavier, the French student who moves into the Barcelona apartment.

Question 5

What brings together the diverse group of characters in The Spanish Apartment?

Accepted Answer

A strait-laced French student moves into an apartment in Barcelona with six other characters from all over Europe, and together they speak the international language of love and friendship.

Question 6

What is the first film in a trilogy following Xavier's journey from student to family man?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Apartment is the first instalment of a trilogy written and directed by Cédric Klapisch, followed by 'Les poupées russes' (2005) and 'Casse-tête chinois' (2013).

Question 7

Why are some English subtitles in the film purposefully translated incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

Several sections are translated incorrectly to preserve the humorous nature, such as changing a list of strange names to places like Honolulu and Machu Picchu.

Question 8

Which festivals or awards recognized The Spanish Apartment?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the San Francisco International Film Festival and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and won awards at the César Awards and European Film Awards.

Question 9

Who plays the strait-laced French student Xavier in the film?

Accepted Answer

Romain Duris plays the character Xavier, a French student who moves into an apartment in Barcelona.

Question 10

What is the central setting and dynamic in The Spanish Apartment?

Accepted Answer

A French student moves into an apartment in Barcelona with six other characters from across Europe, where they share love and friendship.

The Spanish Apartment

Customers also watched

Related Movies

Loved this film?

Share with others