Mine Alone

Mine Alone is a 2001 Spanish drama film directed by. It stars Sergi López and Paz Vega alongside Elvira Mínguez.

Plot

The plot follows a situation of intimate partner violence enacted by Joaquín on Ángela, shortly after their marriage.

Production

The screenplay was penned by Álvaro García Mohedano and Javier Balaguer. The film is a Star Line production, with the participation of TVE and Vía Digital. Juan Alexander was credited as producer. Juan Molina worked as cinematographer whereas took over film editing.

Release

The film screened as the opening film of the 46th Valladolid International Film Festival on 26 October 2001. Distributed by Buena Vista International Spain, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 31 October 2001.

Reception

Jonathan Holland of Variety wrote that Javier Balaguer's debut film, featuring "superb script and sterling performances" is "an intense, gripping and timely exploration of domestic violence".
The review in Fotogramas rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, extolling the "superb" performance delivered by Paz Vega, while pointing out at "a certain predictability, which can only be attributed to reality" as a negative point.