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IMDb20231h 13mArgentina, Mexico

The Starter

El arranque

Synopsis

Three men spend their days in a dying gas station, on the side of a wrecked road, on the outskirts of a small town. The three men resist and wait. They spend their time in fortuitous, random or miraculous things, hoping that something will free them for this situation. One day, the opportunity they were waiting for appears, in a different way than they imagined. Now, they will have to find out if they're ready to take advantage of it.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Fotogenia

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Federico Jacobi
Screenplay & Story
Pablo Viollaz
Original Score
Walter Jacobi, Fabio Herrera
Original Title
El arranque
Country of Origin
Argentina, Mexico
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 13m
Production Studios
Mataca Films, Benuca Films, Estudios Churubusco Azteca

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Federico Jacobi

Screenplay & Story

Pablo Viollaz

Original Score & Music

Walter Jacobi, Fabio Herrera

Director of Photography

Federico Jacobi

Film Editing

Federico Jacobi

Producers

Gisela Villanueva, Silvina Feraud, Federico Jacobi

Department Leadership Roster

Pablo Viollaz

Pablo Viollaz

Writer

Gisela Villanueva

Producer

Federico Jacobi

Director

Silvina Feraud

Producer

Federico Jacobi

Director of Photography

Federico Jacobi

Producer

Federico Jacobi

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Starter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Starter

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Starter about?

Three men spend their days in a dying gas station, on the side of a wrecked road, on the outskirts of a small town. The three men resist and wait. They spend their time in fortuitous, random or miraculous things, hoping that something will free them for this situation. One day, the opportunity they were waiting for appears, in a different way than they imagined. Now, they will have to find out if they're ready to take advantage of it.

Who directed The Starter?

The Starter was directed by Federico Jacobi.

Who stars in The Starter?

The principal cast of The Starter includes Gabriel Lenn, Miguel Ferreria, Fabio Herrera.

When was The Starter released and how long is it?

The Starter was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.

Who composed the musical score for The Starter?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Starter was composed by Walter Jacobi, Fabio Herrera.