Love in the Time of Cholera

About Love in the Time of Cholera

Love in the Time of Cholera is a 2007 film based on the novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. This romantic drama takes place in a period of cholera outbreaks in Colombia. The movie revolves around a love triangle between Fermina Daza, her husband Dr. Juvenal Urbino and her passionate admirer Florentino Ariza. Florentino, despite being rejected by Fermina, vows to stay faithful and waits for about half a century to be with her.

Making / Production

Directed by Mike Newell and adapted by Ronald Harwood, the movie was filmed in beautiful locations of Colombia including Cartegena. The film portrays the early 20th century time period with splendid detail, ranging from costumes to the colonial architecture.

Actors

• Javier Bardem plays the role of determined yet patient lover, Florentino Ariza, elegantly bringing out the character's deep emotional nuances.
• Giovanna Mezzogiorno flawlessly portrays Fermina Daza and her tumultuous emotional journey.
• Benjamin Bratt skilfully embodies Dr. Juvenal Urbino, depicting a contrast to Florentino's character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is shot in the same city where Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the author of the novel, was born.
• Javier Bardem is the only Spanish actor in a mostly English-speaking cast.

Quotes

• "The problem with marriage is that it ends every night after making love, and it must be rebuilt every morning before breakfast."
• "I can bear any pain as long as it has meaning."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Hay Amores" - performed by Shakira
• "Despedida" - performed by Shaikra