Casa tomada
Synopsis
Two elderly people live in a large house, following a dull and predictable routine. They are stalked by another elderly man—tall, dressed in a black coat, and with a ghostly presence—who eventually takes up residence in one of the rooms of the house. Based on Julio Cortázar’s short story of the same name, *Casa tomada* was one of the most important short films produced within the film department of the National University of La Plata between the 1960s and the early 1970s.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricardo A. Moretti
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Cortázar, Ricardo A. Moretti
- Original Title
- Casa tomada
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricardo A. Moretti
Julio Cortázar, Ricardo A. Moretti
Department Leadership Roster
Ricardo A. Moretti
Director
Ricardo A. Moretti
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Casa tomada
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Casa tomada about?
Two elderly people live in a large house, following a dull and predictable routine. They are stalked by another elderly man—tall, dressed in a black coat, and with a ghostly presence—who eventually takes up residence in one of the rooms of the house. Based on Julio Cortázar’s short story of the same name, *Casa tomada* was one of the most important short films produced within the film department of the National University of La Plata between the 1960s and the early 1970s.
Who directed Casa tomada?
Casa tomada was directed by Ricardo A. Moretti.
Who stars in Casa tomada?
The principal cast of Casa tomada includes Not specified.
When was Casa tomada released and how long is it?
Casa tomada was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 11m.