Hostage of an Illusion
Rehén de ilusiones
Synopsis
Pablo is being pursued by what seems like a mob of fans. However, the truth soon emerges that his assailants are actually the cast of characters from his books who are angry that he won’t continue to write their lives. When Laura, a former student, turns up on Pablo’s doorstep soon after with plans for romance, the two fall into a passionate love affair. But when she starts showing signs of paranoia, Pablo questions whether she may in fact be one of his literary creations.
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Daniel Fanego
Pablo
Romina Ricci
Laura
Atilio Pozzobón
Quiroga
Mónica Gonzaga
Magdalena
Ricardo Merkin
Martin
Gustavo Jalife
Journalist
Claudio Torres
Portero
Corina Romero
Empleada doméstica
Silvia Marta Balcells
Rosa Quiroga
Vito Pensa Piccolo
Niño vecina
Pasta Dioguardi
Hombre
Pablo Drigo
Hombre
Ana María Ambas
Tia de Laura
Romeo Pensa Piccolo
Niño vecina
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eliseo Subiela
- Screenplay & Story
- Eliseo Subiela
- Original Title
- Rehén de ilusiones
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- PENSA & ROCCA CINE, INCAA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eliseo Subiela
Eliseo Subiela
Marcela Sáenz
Daniel Pensa, Miguel Ángel Rocca
Department Leadership Roster
Eliseo Subiela
Director
Eliseo Subiela
Writer
Marcela Sáenz
Editor
Daniel Pensa
Producer
Miguel Ángel Rocca
Producer
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What is Hostage of an Illusion about?
Pablo is being pursued by what seems like a mob of fans. However, the truth soon emerges that his assailants are actually the cast of characters from his books who are angry that he won’t continue to write their lives. When Laura, a former student, turns up on Pablo’s doorstep soon after with plans for romance, the two fall into a passionate love affair. But when she starts showing signs of paranoia, Pablo questions whether she may in fact be one of his literary creations.
Who directed Hostage of an Illusion?
Hostage of an Illusion was directed by Eliseo Subiela.
Who stars in Hostage of an Illusion?
The principal cast of Hostage of an Illusion includes Daniel Fanego, Romina Ricci, Atilio Pozzobón, Mónica Gonzaga, Ricardo Merkin.
When was Hostage of an Illusion released and how long is it?
Hostage of an Illusion was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.