Take My Eyes

As we follow his attempts to reform, as we see that he's really serious about controlling his anger, we begin to feel sympathy for him. Pilar still loves Antonio despite his abusive behavior. El Bola, a 12 year old boy a.k.a. Was this review helpful to you?

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You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Pilar's efforts to convince him that if she gets the job and they move to Madrid it would be beneficial fall on deaf ears. The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.

He says Pilar is his sunshine, and what's more, "She gave him her eyes"... She seeks refuge at her sister's house, an art restorer who leads an independent life with her Scottish partner, both of whom reside in the old and historical part of Toledo. With her sister's encouragement, Pilar finds a job in the gift shop of a local tourist attraction, where Ana also works restoring paintings. Take My Eyes (Spanish: Te doy mis ojos, literally I Give You My Eyes) is a 2003 Spanish romantic drama film directed by Icíar Bollaín, starring Laia Marull and Luis Tosar.

Pilar soon warms up to him again, and they begin to sneak out for secret meetings and romantic encounters.

When they have a chance to talk, Antonio tells her he wants to change and is enrolled in group therapy. In "Take My Eyes," which is about middle-class people in Toledo, Spain, the story is less sensational but trickier, because Antonio is a complex man.

Antonio, her husband, undertakes his search and recovery, promises to change and seeks help from a psychologist.

Antonio still loves his wife, but he cannot control his short temper, and violent outbursts.

Trying to bring Pilar back, he joins an anger management group of married men who want to change their abusive behavior towards their wives. At first, Pilar and Antonio are happy to be back together.

Antonio soon sets out to look for her. The day of her job interview, as a coworker is waiting for her outside the flat to take her there, Antonio explodes in anger.

One winter night, Pilar runs away from home. Take My Eyes, a drama about a couple entangled in an abusive relationship, proves that Spanish Director Icíar Bollaín has studied the aggressor's mindset in order to portray the violent husband, Antonio (Luis Tosar) with a certain amount of sympathy. Celebrate National Dog Day with a look at some shows that feature a few of the most adorable dogs on TV.Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? This is the story of those who live as if every day was a constant Sunday, those who spend their Mondays in the sun.

Pilar is one more victim of gender violence, who tries to rebuild her life and begins to work as a cashier for tourist.

With Laia Marull, Luis Tosar, Candela Peña, Rosa Maria Sardà.

Through her new job she begins to relate to other women. Encouraged by his wife, Antonio continues with his anger management therapy.

This film was also nominated for the Ariel Award in 2005 in the category Best Iberoamerican Film. Pilar gives her husband another chance, with the opposition of her sister, who is unable to understand her attitude. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist.Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Use the HTML below.

The film was highly praised for the emotional truths of its portrayal of domestic violence, and the internal conflicts of the protagonists. Private detective Inés infiltrates the employees at a multinational corporation. Movie Info Spanish actress/author/filmmaker Icíar Bollaín writes and directs the family drama Te Doy Mis Ojos (Take My Eyes), co-written by Alicia Luna. Nina is a 20 years old girl from Valladolid who lives with her divorced father, an autoritarian and conservative man. But her investigation ... With her, she takes only a few belongings and her son, Juan.

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Despite Ana's protests, her mother Aurora invites Antonio to Juan's birthday party. Pilar runs away in the middle of the night from her house, located in a peripheral and residential neighborhood of Toledo; She carries her eight-year-old son with her.

One winter night, Pilar runs away from home.

However, he feels threatened by Pilar's economic independence, as she continues to work in the gift shop. The two sisters argue after Pilar tells Ana that she is going back to her husband. Friendship and love in the world of prostitution in Madrid. Trini is of the same age and has lost her mother. Thanks to the collaboration of Manuel, she gets to the heart of company intrigues. After this humiliation, Pilar threatens to leave Antonio, who responds by attempting suicide by cutting.

The film enlightens rather than enrages. Juan misses his father and Pilar begins to soften her attitude towards her husband.

Pilar, with the full support of her mother, takes Antonio to Ana's wedding.

He says Pilar is his sunshine, and what's more, "She gave him her eyes… Pilar applies for a job as a tour guide in a museum in Madrid. A coming-of-age story in the vein of CITY OF GOD and KIDS - available for the first time in the U.S.! Antonio soon sets out to look for her. In the small town of Santa Eulalia, singles organize a party attended by a coach of women marriages. Despite Antonio's efforts to follow the advice of therapy, his violent personality and insecurities end up publicly undressing and humiliating his wife on a balcony.

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Critically acclaimed for its unclichéd treatment of domestic violence, it won seven Goya Awards in 2004, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, and Best Supporting Actress.