Before Opening Night
Antes del estreno
Synopsis
This Argentinian dramedy gives us elements of Woody Allen’s nervous comedy and Cassavetes’ melodramatic roller coaster in a storm of egos that takes place on one decisive weekend in the lives of Juana, a popular actress about to star in an important theater production, and her husband Roman, a director suffering from writer’s block. The couple’s daughter, Lila, serves as a mirror reflecting her parents’ frustrations and joys. The long takes, atmospheric music, and stellar performances, give a poignant, sometimes hilarious portrayal of a family as they attempt to negotiate their egos with their marriage and artistic lives.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Santiago Giralt
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cassavetes, Santiago Giralt
- Original Title
- Antes del estreno
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- MyS Producción, INCAA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Santiago Giralt
John Cassavetes, Santiago Giralt
Galel Maidana, Facundo Pirés
Santiago Giralt
Federico Carol, Santiago Giralt, Érica Rivas, Mili Roque Pitt
Department Leadership Roster
Santiago Giralt
Director
Santiago Giralt
Writer
Federico Carol
Producer
Santiago Giralt
Producer
Érica Rivas
Producer
Mili Roque Pitt
Producer
Galel Maidana
Director of Photography
Facundo Pirés
Director of Photography
Santiago Giralt
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before Opening Night
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What is Before Opening Night about?
This Argentinian dramedy gives us elements of Woody Allen’s nervous comedy and Cassavetes’ melodramatic roller coaster in a storm of egos that takes place on one decisive weekend in the lives of Juana, a popular actress about to star in an important theater production, and her husband Roman, a director suffering from writer’s block. The couple’s daughter, Lila, serves as a mirror reflecting her parents’ frustrations and joys. The long takes, atmospheric music, and stellar performances, give a poignant, sometimes hilarious portrayal of a family as they attempt to negotiate their egos with their marriage and artistic lives.
Who directed Before Opening Night?
Before Opening Night was directed by Santiago Giralt.
Who stars in Before Opening Night?
The principal cast of Before Opening Night includes Érica Rivas, Nahuel Mutti, Miranda de la Serna, Rodrigo de la Serna, María Marull.
When was Before Opening Night released and how long is it?
Before Opening Night was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.