The Motive
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Synopsis
Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Martín Cuenca
- Screenplay & Story
- Alejandro Hernández, Manuel Martín Cuenca
- Original Score
- José Luis Perales, Pablo Perales
- Original Title
- El autor
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- LAZONA, Alebrije Producciones, Canal Sur, La Loma Blanca, TVE, Icónica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Alejandro Hernández, Manuel Martín Cuenca, Javier Cercas
José Luis Perales, Pablo Perales
Pau Esteve Birba
Ángel Hernández Zoido
Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson, David Naranjo, Manuel Martín Cuenca, José Nolla, Alex Zito
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Director
Ángel Hernández Zoido
Editor
Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson
Producer
David Naranjo
Producer
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Producer
José Nolla
Producer
Alex Zito
Producer
Pau Esteve Birba
Director of Photography
Alejandro Hernández
Screenplay
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Screenplay
Alejandro Hernández
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Motive
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What is The Motive about?
Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
Who directed The Motive?
The Motive was directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca.
Who stars in The Motive?
The principal cast of The Motive includes Javier Gutiérrez, María León, Adelfa Calvo, Adriana Paz, Tenoch Huerta Mejía.
When was The Motive released and how long is it?
The Motive was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Motive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Motive was composed by José Luis Perales, Pablo Perales.
Is The Motive based on a book or true story?
The Motive is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Javier Cercas".