Petra
“What we fear is running out of time before we know who we really are”
Synopsis
Marlie, a dutiful assistant who dreams of being the theater's next great actor, struggles to wrangle a flamboyant cast of characters for a closing performance of Las Amargas Lagrimas de Petra von Kant, their adaptation of Fassbinder's German text. Dealing with Margo, the theater's volatile director, is always challenging, but it's critically so when Marlie has to tell her that the main electric panel has collapsed just two hours before show and she had to call the only electrician who could fix the archaic apparatus: Frank, Margo's ex-husband.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randy Valdes
- Original Title
- Petra
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 29m
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What is Petra about?
Marlie, a dutiful assistant who dreams of being the theater's next great actor, struggles to wrangle a flamboyant cast of characters for a closing performance of Las Amargas Lagrimas de Petra von Kant, their adaptation of Fassbinder's German text. Dealing with Margo, the theater's volatile director, is always challenging, but it's critically so when Marlie has to tell her that the main electric panel has collapsed just two hours before show and she had to call the only electrician who could fix the archaic apparatus: Frank, Margo's ex-husband.
Who directed Petra?
Petra was directed by Randy Valdes.
Who stars in Petra?
The principal cast of Petra includes Alicia Hechavarría, Jorge Luis Álvarez, Fernando Hechavarría, Carlos Miguel Caballero, Yaniel Castillo.
When was Petra released and how long is it?
Petra was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 29m.