El vivo retrato
Synopsis
The year is 2045. Jonás Godesberg, a man who looks amazingly like Luis Eduardo Aute, dictates his memoirs to a computer. He tells the story of how his grandfather, German scientist Gustav Godesberg, who developed genetic engineering experiments for the Nazis during World War II, arrived to the Spanish coast after surviving a ship wreck, and there fell for Amalia, a prostitute nicknamed 'The German'. Together, they developed a business out of selling babies that had been genetically modified to look like whoever the buyer wanted them to.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Menéndez
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Menéndez, Fran Vaquero, Francisco G. Orejas
- Original Title
- El vivo retrato
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Ministerio de Cultura, Gobierno del Principado de Asturias, Ayuntamiento de Avilés, Joaquín Mario Menéndez García P.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Menéndez
Mario Menéndez, Fran Vaquero, Francisco G. Orejas
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Menéndez
Director
Mario Menéndez
Writer
Fran Vaquero
Writer
Francisco G. Orejas
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About El vivo retrato
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El vivo retrato about?
The year is 2045. Jonás Godesberg, a man who looks amazingly like Luis Eduardo Aute, dictates his memoirs to a computer. He tells the story of how his grandfather, German scientist Gustav Godesberg, who developed genetic engineering experiments for the Nazis during World War II, arrived to the Spanish coast after surviving a ship wreck, and there fell for Amalia, a prostitute nicknamed 'The German'. Together, they developed a business out of selling babies that had been genetically modified to look like whoever the buyer wanted them to.
Who directed El vivo retrato?
El vivo retrato was directed by Mario Menéndez.
Who stars in El vivo retrato?
The principal cast of El vivo retrato includes Victoria Vera, Javier Loyola, Jack Taylor, Andreas Prittwitz, César Sánchez.
When was El vivo retrato released and how long is it?
El vivo retrato was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.