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7.1 / 10(7 votes)IMDb19691h 35mArgentina

The Slowness

La fiaca

“Work is health but how pretty the fiaca is.”

Synopsis

A typical office employee decides one day rebelling against its routine and not going to work because it has a "lazy". His family, friends and colleagues are trying to dissuade him unsuccessfully at the beginning. But as time passed his situation complicated emotional and economically. These circumstances thwart his rebelliousness.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Fernando Ayala
Screenplay & Story
Ricardo Talesnik, Fernando Ayala
Original Score
Astor Piazzolla
Original Title
La fiaca
Country of Origin
Argentina
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
Aries Cinematográfica Argentina

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fernando Ayala

Screenplay & Story

Ricardo Talesnik, Fernando Ayala

Original Score & Music

Astor Piazzolla

Director of Photography

Víctor Hugo Caula

Film Editing

Ricardo Rodríguez Nistal

Producers

Héctor Olivera

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Ricardo Talesnik

Department Leadership Roster

Fernando Ayala

Fernando Ayala

Director

Ricardo Rodríguez Nistal

Editor

Óscar Lagomarsino

Production Design

Héctor Olivera

Héctor Olivera

Producer

Fernando Ayala

Fernando Ayala

Writer

Astor Piazzolla

Astor Piazzolla

Original Music Composer

Víctor Hugo Caula

Víctor Hugo Caula

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Slowness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Slowness

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

What is The Slowness about?

A typical office employee decides one day rebelling against its routine and not going to work because it has a "lazy". His family, friends and colleagues are trying to dissuade him unsuccessfully at the beginning. But as time passed his situation complicated emotional and economically. These circumstances thwart his rebelliousness.

Who directed The Slowness?

The Slowness was directed by Fernando Ayala.

Who stars in The Slowness?

The principal cast of The Slowness includes Norman Briski, Norma Aleandro, Lydia Lamaison, Jorge Rivera López, Juan Carlos Gené.

When was The Slowness released and how long is it?

The Slowness was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for The Slowness?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Slowness was composed by Astor Piazzolla.

Is The Slowness based on a book or true story?

The Slowness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ricardo Talesnik".