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| Source: wikipedia.com |
L'auberge espagnole (2002), also known as Pot Luck or The Spanish Appartment, presents one of the greatest experiences ever: the Erasmus life. This French movie presents 6 students from Europe living under one roof, enjoying the hot city of Barcelona. Probably the success of the movie is owed to the fact that many students (or not) recognize themselves in one of the characters: either untidy, or funny, or too serious. Erasmus students, be prepared for a bit of nostalgia...!
~ "I did some research on the exchange program at my
university. It’s called Erasmus and it’s a complete mess."~
Xavier (Romain Durris) studies economics and reaches the conclusion that a year abroad would help him with his career. He is the main character and we see everything through his eyes. During the movie, the director does not focus on his studying, but on his private life, because Erasmus means actually personal development.
~"Leaving isn’t easy."
Packing, leaving the airport, crying on the plane, missing the girlfriend, meeting new people, being shy, sightseeing, language problems, partying, falling in love, learning, breaking up, saying goodbye, coming home and then so much changes. The story is the true portrayal of an Erasmus student. Cause I am one!
~"The confusion that dominated there seemed a lot like my own muddle."~
Otherwise, the movie does not impress from a directorial point of view, it has its funny moments and also a lot of stereotypes. While some are true, some are totally wrong.
~"There has happened a lot between the two kisses."~
Being released in 2002, the movie could also be a metaphor for a united Europe. Young people everywhere are the same. They are connected by the same things and have a huge desire to live life to its fullest.
~"It's all about taking off."~
