The Waiting List
Lista de espera
Synopsis
At a rundown bus station in rural Cuba, the line of passengers waiting just keeps getting longer. The problem is that every bus that passes by is already full. Their only hope is to wait for the station's bus to be fixed. As the disparate group settles in, relationships start forming between the passengers: Emilio, a young engineer, becomes smitten with a beautiful young woman who is en route to meet her Spanish fiancé, a blind man gets support from the others to go to the head of the line. Frustration and disorder reign when the one bus brakes down and no one can leave. Resigned to working together, the group magically transforms the station into a beautiful place where no one wants to leave.
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Lista de espera (Waiting List) Trailer | MoMA Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-25
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Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Carlos Tabío
- Screenplay & Story
- Arturo Arango
- Original Score
- José María Vitier
- Original Title
- Lista de espera
- Country of Origin
- Cuba, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC, Tornasol Media, Producciones Amaranta, DMVB Films, Programa Ibermedia, Tabasco Films, Road Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Carlos Tabío
Arturo Arango, Juan Carlos Tabío, Senel Paz
José María Vitier
Hans Burmann
Carmen Frías
Camilo Vives, Thierry Forte, Gerardo Herrero, Mariela Besuievsky
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Carlos Tabío
Director
Hans Burmann
Director of Photography
Camilo Vives
Producer
Arturo Arango
Screenplay
Juan Carlos Tabío
Writer
Thierry Forte
Producer
Carmen Frías
Editor
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Senel Paz
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is The Waiting List about?
At a rundown bus station in rural Cuba, the line of passengers waiting just keeps getting longer. The problem is that every bus that passes by is already full. Their only hope is to wait for the station's bus to be fixed. As the disparate group settles in, relationships start forming between the passengers: Emilio, a young engineer, becomes smitten with a beautiful young woman who is en route to meet her Spanish fiancé, a blind man gets support from the others to go to the head of the line. Frustration and disorder reign when the one bus brakes down and no one can leave. Resigned to working together, the group magically transforms the station into a beautiful place where no one wants to leave.
Who directed The Waiting List?
The Waiting List was directed by Juan Carlos Tabío.
Who stars in The Waiting List?
The principal cast of The Waiting List includes Vladimir Cruz, Jorge Perugorría, Tahimí Alvariño, Noel García, Alina Rodríguez.
When was The Waiting List released and how long is it?
The Waiting List was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Waiting List?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Waiting List was composed by José María Vitier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Waiting List?
The Waiting List holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).