The Leading Actor
El actor principal
Synopsis
A young man from the suburbs of Iztapalapa in Mexico City is casted as the lead actor for a new film. When the film opens at the Berlinale, he is consterned about how European people views Latin American films just as a sort of misery porn.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Morelia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paula Markovitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Paula Markovitch
- Original Title
- El actor principal
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paula Markovitch
Paula Markovitch
Department Leadership Roster
Paula Markovitch
Screenplay
Paula Markovitch
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Leading Actor
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What is The Leading Actor about?
A young man from the suburbs of Iztapalapa in Mexico City is casted as the lead actor for a new film. When the film opens at the Berlinale, he is consterned about how European people views Latin American films just as a sort of misery porn.
Who directed The Leading Actor?
The Leading Actor was directed by Paula Markovitch.
Who stars in The Leading Actor?
The principal cast of The Leading Actor includes Sofía Espinosa, Marcelo Cerón, Antonio Vega.
When was The Leading Actor released and how long is it?
The Leading Actor was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.