Stories from the Kronen

1995 • Drama • NR

Carlos is a young student, just 21. Nice or annoying as he likes, enjoys provoking and transgreding. In the night he goes out to meet his friends in the Kronen, a bar. Every situation can be taken a little farther. There are no limits, no accepted barriers. And more each time, each adventure is chained to the next, as if it were a continuous night. A long description of people: grandfather, parents, sister, girlfriend, friends. And, among that, the obscure will of living every minute as if it were the last one. But something which happens puts Carlos and his friend against a reality they have been trying to ignore.

Runtime: 1h 35m

Dive into the authentic and visceral world of 'Stories from the Kronen' by José Ángel Mañas, where the pages resonate with the pulse of youthful rebellion and existential musings. Reading the novel provides a deeper insight into the characters' inner thoughts and struggles that only Mañas's prose can convey, offering a richer and more introspective experience than the film adaptation. While the movie captures the essence of the narrative, it is in the novel that José Ángel Mañas successfully crafts the voices of his generation with brutal honesty and emotional depth. The book invites readers to explore the complex dynamics of friendship, aspirations, and disillusionment, allowing them to vividly imagine the sights and sounds of 1990s Spain. Through the written word, one can fully appreciate the nuances and subtleties of Mañas's storytelling.