The Candidate
El candidato
Synopsis
A team of advisers is brought in to manufacture the image of Marchand, producing social media profiles, commercials and a new public persona. Conflict arises when it is revealed that not everyone is who they present themselves to be. At his country estate, a rich businessman who wants to be president is groomed by a campaign team to create an image palatable to middle-class voters.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Hendler
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Hendler, Alberto Rojas Apel
- Original Title
- El candidato
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cordón Films, Oficina Burman, HC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Hendler
Daniel Hendler, Alberto Rojas Apel
Lucio Bonelli
Andrés Tambornino
Micaela Solé
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Hendler
Director
Andrés Tambornino
Editor
Lucio Bonelli
Director of Photography
Daniel Hendler
Writer
Alberto Rojas Apel
Writer
Micaela Solé
Producer
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What is The Candidate about?
A team of advisers is brought in to manufacture the image of Marchand, producing social media profiles, commercials and a new public persona. Conflict arises when it is revealed that not everyone is who they present themselves to be. At his country estate, a rich businessman who wants to be president is groomed by a campaign team to create an image palatable to middle-class voters.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Daniel Hendler.
Who stars in The Candidate?
The principal cast of The Candidate includes Diego De Paula, Matías Singer, Ana Katz, José Luis Arias, César Troncoso.
When was The Candidate released and how long is it?
The Candidate was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.