

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.
Top Cast
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- 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
Fernando Ayala
Ricardo Talesnik, Fernando Ayala
Astor Piazzolla
Víctor Hugo Caula
Ricardo Rodríguez Nistal
Héctor Olivera
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Ayala
Director
Ricardo Rodríguez Nistal
Editor
Óscar Lagomarsino
Production Design
Héctor Olivera
Producer
Fernando Ayala
Writer
Astor Piazzolla
Original Music Composer
Víctor Hugo Caula
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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".
