The Defendant
Litigante
Synopsis
Silvia, a single mother and a lawyer, is implicated in a corruption scandal. But in addition to trouble at work, she is also facing a more crippling problem: her mother’s cancer has returned. While she is forced to face up to her mother’s inconceivable yet inescapable death, Silvia embarks on a love story, her first in many years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Lolli
- Screenplay & Story
- Franco Lolli, Marie Amachoukeli, Virginie Legeay
- Original Title
- Litigante
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Evidencia Films, Dago García Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Lolli
Franco Lolli, Marie Amachoukeli, Virginie Legeay
Nicolas Desmaison, Julie Duclaux
Toufik Ayadi, Christophe Barral, Sylvie Pialat, Benoît Quainon, Franco Lolli
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Lolli
Director
Franco Lolli
Writer
Marie Amachoukeli
Writer
Nicolas Desmaison
Editor
Julie Duclaux
Editor
Marcela Gómez Montoya
Production Design
Toufik Ayadi
Producer
Christophe Barral
Producer
Sylvie Pialat
Producer
Benoît Quainon
Producer
Franco Lolli
Producer
Daniel Garcia
Producer
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What is The Defendant about?
Silvia, a single mother and a lawyer, is implicated in a corruption scandal. But in addition to trouble at work, she is also facing a more crippling problem: her mother’s cancer has returned. While she is forced to face up to her mother’s inconceivable yet inescapable death, Silvia embarks on a love story, her first in many years.
Who directed The Defendant?
The Defendant was directed by Franco Lolli.
Who stars in The Defendant?
The principal cast of The Defendant includes Carolina Sanin, Leticia Gómez, Antonio R. Martínez, Alejandra Sarria, Vladimir Durán.
When was The Defendant released and how long is it?
The Defendant was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.