You are here

YOYES (2000)

Tweet

Film details

Featuring

Ana Torrent Ernesto Alterio Florence Pernel
Director

Helena Taberna
Countries

Spain France Italy
Year

2000
Genre

Biopic
Type

Film
Category

Fiction

Alternative titles

OTONO Working

Synopsis

Biographical drama. A story based on true events which looks at the life of Basque freedom fighter Dolores Gonzalez, also known as 'Yoyes'. In 1973 Yoyes became disillusioned with the ideals of ETA, the group she had joined, when an older member was assassinated. Having given an interview to the BBC following a bombing incident in Madrid, Yoyes went into exile in Mexico, but twelve years later left for Paris in an attempt to live a normal life with her husband and family. Eventually, Yoyes decided to return to the Basque country, but this act was seen as betrayal by other members of ETA and used as a propaganda exercise by the government, leading to an inevitably tragic conclusion.

Cast & Credits

Cast
- - Yoyes - Dolores Gonzalez Catarain
    
    Ana Torrent
  - Joxean
    
    Ernesto Alterio
  - Helene
    
    Florence Pernel
  - Koldo
    
    Ramón Langa
  - Argi
    
    Iñaki Aierra
  - Ana
    
    Isabel Ordaz
  - Zurine
    
    Laura Ballesta
  - cast member
    
    Tom Gabella
  - man with lighter
    
    Francesc Orella
  - Minister of the Interior
    
    Juan Jesús Valverde
  - Bego
    
    Ruth Núñez
  - Kizkur
    
    Martxelo Rubio
  - Zaldu
    
    Gonzalo Gonzalo
  - Kaska
    
    Asier Hernandez
  - Chica Kaska
    
    Aitzpea Goenaga
  - Padre Yoyes
    
    Mikel Albisu
  - Madre Yoyes
    
    Pilar Rodríguez
  - Aitor
    
    Juanma Rodríguez
  - Manu
    
    Anartz Zuazua
  - 1st motorist
    
    Josean Bengoetxea
  - Periodista
    
    Kike Diaz de Rada
  - Rosa
    
    Arantxa Iglesias
  - Don Roberto
    
    Adolfo Fernández
  - Fernando
    
    Javier Sandoval
  - Pedro
    
    Manuel Morón
  - 1st refugee
    
    Kándido Uranga
  - 2nd refugee
    
    Paul Zubillaga
  - Lasa
    
    Xegundo Altolagirre
  - Tripaundi
    
    Marc Piton
  - Secretary
    
    Marie-Annick Boquillon
  - Azafata
    
    Adriana Pizarro
  - Viejecita Marigny
    
    Marcelle Turlure
  - French tv reporter
    
    Armelle Massa-Trucat
Credits
- Direction:
  - Director
    
    Helena Taberna
  - Assistant Director
    
    Javier Petit
  - Assistant Director
    
    David Putorti
  Production:
  - Production Company
    
    Enrique Cerezo Producciones Cinematograficas
  - Production Company
    
    C.I.P.I. Cinematografica
  - Production Company
    
    MACT Productions
  - Production Company
    
    Marvel Movies
  - In association with
    
    Vía Digital
  - In association with
    
    TVE Televisión Española
  - In association with
    
    Euskal Telebista
  - Producer
    
    Enrique Cerezo
  - Co-producer
    
    Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
  - Co-producer
    
    Micaela Fusco
  - Production Manager
    
    Yousaf Bokhari
  - Production Manager
    
    Marc Piton
  - Production Supervisor
    
    Martin Coiffier
  - Production Supervisor
    
    Fabienne Faudot-Bel
  Writing:
  - Screenplay
    
    Helena Taberna
  - Screenplay
    
    Andres Martoreli
  Photography:
  - Director of Photography
    
    Federico Rives
  - Camera
    
    Tito Carlon
  Special Effects:
  - Special Effects
    
    Pierre Foury
  - Digital Effects
    
    Telson Internacional S.A.
  Editing:
  - Editor
    
    Rori Saiz De Rosas
  Design:
  - Art Director
    
    Valles, Koldo
  - Set Decorator
    
    Vicente Mateu
  Costumes:
  - Costume Designer
    
    Josune Lasa
  Make-up:
  - Make-up
    
    Gregorio Ros
  - Hairstylist
    
    Juan Rodríguez Valverde
  Music:
  - Music
    
    Ángel Illarramendi
  Sound:
  - Sound
    
    Adrien Nataf
  - Sound Editor
    
    Pelayo Gutiérrez
  Consultant:
  - Historical Adviser
    
    Carlos Catalán

Latest from the BFI

Latest news, features and opinion.

More information

Films, TV and people

Film lists and highlights from BFI Player.

More information

Sight & Sound magazine

Reviews, interviews and features from the international film magazine.

More information

You are here

Back to the top