Going South Shopping

Going South Shopping is a 1989 Spanish comedy film directed by Fernando Colomo based on the play Bajarse al moro by José Luis Alonso de Santos. It stars Verónica Forqué alongside Antonio Banderas, Juan Echanove, and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón.

Plot

The plot tracks the mishaps of Chusa and other characters based in the neighborhood of Lavapiés in Madrid, including her cousin Jaimito, police agent Alberto, virgin Elena, and a family of nudists who run a clothing store.

Production

Based on José Luis Alonso de Santos's play Bajarse al moro, the screenplay was penned by Alonso de Santos alongside Fernando Colomo and Joaquín Oristrell. The film is an Ion Producciones and Lolafilms production. The score was composed by the sibling duo Pata Negra consisting of Rafael Amador and Raimundo Amador. Shooting locations included Madrid, Chaouen, and Algeciras. The dialogues incorporate elements of the cheli jargon characteristic of Madrid's outcast youth.

Release

The film opened in theatres on 5 May 1989.