Martínez
Synopsis
Martinez, an embittered Chilean in his sixties who has lived in Mexico for the past 40 years and is being forced to retire from his job. As he struggles with life changes, a neighbor suddenly dies and as he sifts through her diary and her things, he begins to live vicariously through her and find new meaning in life.
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Francisco Reyes
Martinez
Humberto Busto
Pablo
Martha Claudia Moreno
Conchita
Mely Manzo
Amalia
Maria Luisa Morales
Casera
Martha Reyes Arias
Lic Rhh
Marco Aurelio Hernández
Amante
Maleny Mendez
Woman at the Bus Stop #1
Martha Reyes Gutiérrez
Woman at the Bus Stop #2
Fénix Muñoz García
Swimming Pool Employee
Carmen De León
Cleaning Lady
Andrea Aldana
Grocery Employee
Ruth Ramos
Perfumery Employee
Minerva Mercado
Lingerie Shop Employee
Socorro Méndez
Secretary Bety
Judith Hernández
Secretary Gaby
Christopher Farid
Fruit Seller
Maximiliano Ramírez
Movies Seller
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cleveland International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorena Padilla
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorena Padilla
- Original Score
- Alvaro Arce Urroz, Fernando Heftye
- Original Title
- Martínez
- Country of Origin
- France, Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Off-Hollywood Films, Alquimia Cinematográfica, Gavilán Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorena Padilla
Lorena Padilla
Alvaro Arce Urroz, Fernando Heftye
Gerardo Guerra V.
Liora Spilk Bialostozky
Georgina González, Estefanía Leal, Alejo Crisóstomo
Department Leadership Roster
Marianne Cebrián Tiessen
Production Design
Georgina González
Producer
Gerardo Guerra V.
Director of Photography
Estefanía Leal
Producer
Alvaro Arce Urroz
Original Music Composer
Constanza Martínez
Costume Design
Maite Pérez-Nievas
Production Design
Liora Spilk Bialostozky
Editor
Lorena Padilla
Director
Alejo Crisóstomo
Producer
Lorena Padilla
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martínez
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Martínez about?
Martinez, an embittered Chilean in his sixties who has lived in Mexico for the past 40 years and is being forced to retire from his job. As he struggles with life changes, a neighbor suddenly dies and as he sifts through her diary and her things, he begins to live vicariously through her and find new meaning in life.
Who directed Martínez?
Martínez was directed by Lorena Padilla.
Who stars in Martínez?
The principal cast of Martínez includes Francisco Reyes, Humberto Busto, Martha Claudia Moreno, Mely Manzo, Maria Luisa Morales.
When was Martínez released and how long is it?
Martínez was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Martínez?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Martínez was composed by Alvaro Arce Urroz, Fernando Heftye.