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Tristesse

A filmmaker is attacked for directing a controversial film and must decide between retiring or moving on despite enemies.
Jan 29, 2021 · 1h 44m
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Drama

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Film director Juan Bravo is in a deep, existential funk: his latest film has been vilified by critics, and his friends, relatives and even business associates are wasting no time in badmouthing him. He seeks refuge in the city of Oviedo, Asturias, wandering the empty streets at night, going to parties that are veritable circuses full of wannabes, and attending concerts and religious and traditional ceremonies as he seeks inspiration for his next film. He reminisces about his childhood but, most importantly, that strange woman who asked him to visit her at her apartment at precisely 10 p.m., not one minute more, nor one minute less.

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CAST

Enrique Simón
Juan Bravo
Miguelo García
Jacinto
Rebecca Arrosse
Mujer de negro
Michel Díaz
Juan joven
Carmen Gloria García
Actriz
Eloísa Martín
La espiritual
Ángel Héctor Sánchez
Camarero payaso
Ana Esmith
Self
Directed by Emilio Ruiz Barrachina

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
ES
Budget
$300,000
Revenue
—
Production
RTP, La Nueva Espana, Caja Rural de Asturias, Hemisphere Films, Televisión del Principado de Asturias
Country
ES

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