Divertimento
Synopsis
A rivalry between two actors proves to have dangerous consequences in this drama from Spain. Daniel (Federico Luppi) is the star of a popular television series who is interested in more prestigious work. and longs to appear on the legitimate stage. Daniel is lobbying for the leading role in Divertimento, a well-known play that made a star of leading man Bernardo Gabler (Francisco Rabal). When Daniel pays a visit to the theater where the play is being staged, he discovers to his surprise that Bernardo is waiting for him. Bernardo is not at all eager to turn over his signature role to another actor and insists on putting Daniel through a punishing audition, which turns out to be the least of Daniel's problems when Bernardo forces him to help hide a corpse, implicating him in a murder Bernardo claims to have committed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José García Hernández
- Original Title
- Divertimento
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- TVG, Alta Films, Canal+ España, Divertimento Producciones Cinematográficas S.L., Formato Vídeo S.L.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José García Hernández
Department Leadership Roster
José García Hernández
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Frequently Asked Questions About Divertimento
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What is Divertimento about?
A rivalry between two actors proves to have dangerous consequences in this drama from Spain. Daniel (Federico Luppi) is the star of a popular television series who is interested in more prestigious work. and longs to appear on the legitimate stage. Daniel is lobbying for the leading role in Divertimento, a well-known play that made a star of leading man Bernardo Gabler (Francisco Rabal). When Daniel pays a visit to the theater where the play is being staged, he discovers to his surprise that Bernardo is waiting for him. Bernardo is not at all eager to turn over his signature role to another actor and insists on putting Daniel through a punishing audition, which turns out to be the least of Daniel's problems when Bernardo forces him to help hide a corpse, implicating him in a murder Bernardo claims to have committed.
Who directed Divertimento?
Divertimento was directed by José García Hernández.
Who stars in Divertimento?
The principal cast of Divertimento includes Francisco Rabal, Federico Luppi, Pastor R. Feal, Sonia Castelo.
When was Divertimento released and how long is it?
Divertimento was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.