The Impostor
El impostor
Synopsis
This drama is based on a novel and incomplete screenplay by the late Maria Luis Bemberg. In 1930s Argentina, wealthy Sebastian (Antonio Birabent) leaves his Buenos Aires home for the family estate on the pampas. His family, concerned for his physical and mental health, arranges for Sebastian's childhood friend Juan (Walter Quiroz) to check on Sebastian's situation. Juan finds the highly erratic Sebastian caught in a doomed relationship with the Danish daughter of religious sect members. Unfortunately, Juan also becomes obsessed with the young woman, and Sebastian's suspicions increase.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alejandro Maci
- Screenplay & Story
- María Luisa Bemberg, Jorge Goldenberg, Alejandro Maci, Silvina Ocampo
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- El impostor
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alejandro Maci
María Luisa Bemberg, Jorge Goldenberg, Alejandro Maci, Silvina Ocampo
Nicola Piovani
Ricardo Aronovich
Juan Carlos Macías
Department Leadership Roster
Alejandro Maci
Director
María Luisa Bemberg
Writer
Jorge Goldenberg
Writer
Alejandro Maci
Writer
Ricardo Aronovich
Director of Photography
Juan Carlos Macías
Editor
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Impostor
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What is The Impostor about?
This drama is based on a novel and incomplete screenplay by the late Maria Luis Bemberg. In 1930s Argentina, wealthy Sebastian (Antonio Birabent) leaves his Buenos Aires home for the family estate on the pampas. His family, concerned for his physical and mental health, arranges for Sebastian's childhood friend Juan (Walter Quiroz) to check on Sebastian's situation. Juan finds the highly erratic Sebastian caught in a doomed relationship with the Danish daughter of religious sect members. Unfortunately, Juan also becomes obsessed with the young woman, and Sebastian's suspicions increase.
Who directed The Impostor?
The Impostor was directed by Alejandro Maci.
Who stars in The Impostor?
The principal cast of The Impostor includes Antonio Birabent, Walter Quiroz, Belén Blanco, Norman Briski, Mónica Galán.
When was The Impostor released and how long is it?
The Impostor was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Impostor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Impostor was composed by Nicola Piovani.
Is The Impostor based on a book or true story?
The Impostor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Silvina Ocampo".