Platillos volantes
Synopsis
Based on real events, in 1972 Juan and José are two textile workers from Tarrasa, Catalonia (northeast to Spain) who meet during an UFOs' convention. Both share their passion about the paranormal, specially about UFOs. In these years where was very much UFOs' sightings, they feel captivated by the mystery and start to investigate the diverse theories about the intentions or purposes of the sightings. Their friendship and the obsession they have will turn in dementia and paranoia, hurting their relations with their respective friends and familiars and exposing their lives to an extreme decision due to the conclusion of their own investigations. Written by Chockys
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Ángel de Andrés López
José
Jordi Vilches
Juan
José Luis Adserías
Amador
Àngels Poch
Antonia
Macarena Gómez
María
Berta Ojea
Sra. Botifoll
Juan Margallo
Boris
Leo Bassi
Dr. Karma
Pere Ponce
Individuo que vigila 1
Paco Hidalgo
Individuo que vigila 2
Enrique Villén
Ufólogo 1
Albert Trifol i Verdú
Don Mariano
Pep Cortés
Padre de Juan
Milena Montes
Madre de Juan
Craig Hill
Director de Coca Cola
Josu Ormaetxe
Subdirector
Oriol Tramvia
Empleado de Coca Cola 1
Benito Pocino
Tipo inquieto
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Óscar Aibar
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Óscar Aibar
- Original Score
- Javier Navarrete
- Original Title
- Platillos volantes
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Catalan, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Enrique Cerezo, TVE, Canal+ España, TV3, ICEC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Óscar Aibar
Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Óscar Aibar
Javier Navarrete
Mario Montero
Fernando Pardo
Pedro Costa
Department Leadership Roster
Óscar Aibar
Director
Jorge Guerricaechevarría
Writer
Óscar Aibar
Writer
Nereida Bonmatí
Costume Design
Fernando Pardo
Editor
Mario Montero
Director of Photography
Javier Navarrete
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Platillos volantes
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What is Platillos volantes about?
Based on real events, in 1972 Juan and José are two textile workers from Tarrasa, Catalonia (northeast to Spain) who meet during an UFOs' convention. Both share their passion about the paranormal, specially about UFOs. In these years where was very much UFOs' sightings, they feel captivated by the mystery and start to investigate the diverse theories about the intentions or purposes of the sightings. Their friendship and the obsession they have will turn in dementia and paranoia, hurting their relations with their respective friends and familiars and exposing their lives to an extreme decision due to the conclusion of their own investigations. Written by Chockys
Who directed Platillos volantes?
Platillos volantes was directed by Óscar Aibar.
Who stars in Platillos volantes?
The principal cast of Platillos volantes includes Ángel de Andrés López, Jordi Vilches, José Luis Adserías, Àngels Poch, Macarena Gómez.
When was Platillos volantes released and how long is it?
Platillos volantes was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Platillos volantes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Platillos volantes was composed by Javier Navarrete.