The Wig
La peluca
Synopsis
Silvestre, a down-on-his-luck film director, receives an invitation to have a meeting with a millionaire named Ricky. Silvestre decides to try his luck and present his project, a Mexican epic lasting more than three hours about the life of Benito Juárez. The date is at Ricky's house, a few hours from the city. Silvestre arrives at the meeting with enthusiasm, but things are not as planned and he is the victim of an elaborate prank.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BAFICI
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emiliano Rocha Minter
- Screenplay & Story
- Emiliano Rocha Minter
- Original Title
- La peluca
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emiliano Rocha Minter
Emiliano Rocha Minter
Enzo Codaro
Firu Fichendler, Yibrán Asuad
Santiago Vázquez Gaytán, Jonathan Davis Arakelian, Emiliano Rocha Minter, Diego Alvarez
Department Leadership Roster
Emiliano Rocha Minter
Director
Emiliano Rocha Minter
Writer
Santiago Vázquez Gaytán
Producer
Jonathan Davis Arakelian
Producer
Emiliano Rocha Minter
Producer
Diego Alvarez
Producer
Firu Fichendler
Editor
Enzo Codaro
Director of Photography
Yibrán Asuad
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wig
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wig about?
Silvestre, a down-on-his-luck film director, receives an invitation to have a meeting with a millionaire named Ricky. Silvestre decides to try his luck and present his project, a Mexican epic lasting more than three hours about the life of Benito Juárez. The date is at Ricky's house, a few hours from the city. Silvestre arrives at the meeting with enthusiasm, but things are not as planned and he is the victim of an elaborate prank.
Who directed The Wig?
The Wig was directed by Emiliano Rocha Minter.
Who stars in The Wig?
The principal cast of The Wig includes Luis Gerardo Méndez, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Silverio Palacios, María Evoli, Gabino Rodríguez.
When was The Wig released and how long is it?
The Wig was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.