The Head-Eater
Comecabezas
“A somber doubt shakes me, can I drown in the sky?”
Synopsis
In a city where young people disappear, Anya goes through the process of losing her best friend, Mayra, after she transfers to another school. Anya's loneliness and sadness attract Orion, an alien who attaches to her head, but which no one else sees. He manipulates Anya's dreams to convince her to go to his planet, but she clings to her chaotic reality.
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Production Budget
$3K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francisco Ríos Telles
- Screenplay & Story
- Francisco Ríos Telles, Gressy Aurora
- Original Score
- César Ortiz
- Original Title
- Comecabezas
- Country of Origin
- Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Budget
- $3K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francisco Ríos Telles
Francisco Ríos Telles, Gressy Aurora
César Ortiz
Francisco Ríos Telles
Juan Carlos Palomino
Department Leadership Roster
Francisco Ríos Telles
Director
Gressy Aurora
Production Design
Francisco Ríos Telles
Screenplay
Francisco Ríos Telles
Editor
Gressy Aurora
Screenplay
Juan Carlos Palomino
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Head-Eater
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What is The Head-Eater about?
In a city where young people disappear, Anya goes through the process of losing her best friend, Mayra, after she transfers to another school. Anya's loneliness and sadness attract Orion, an alien who attaches to her head, but which no one else sees. He manipulates Anya's dreams to convince her to go to his planet, but she clings to her chaotic reality.
Who directed The Head-Eater?
The Head-Eater was directed by Francisco Ríos Telles.
Who stars in The Head-Eater?
The principal cast of The Head-Eater includes Gabriela Gutiérrez, Nicole Ángeles, Jenny Hurtado, Ana Cárdenas, Francisco Ríos Telles.
When was The Head-Eater released and how long is it?
The Head-Eater was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Head-Eater?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Head-Eater was composed by César Ortiz.