

Onetti, Portrait of a Writer
Onetti, Retrato de un Escritor
Synopsis
A long interview with Uruguay's greatest writer, in Madrid a few months before his death. From his bed, Onetti talks about literature, creativity, and his origins.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Juan José Mugni
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan José Mugni, Mercedes Rein
- Original Title
- Onetti, Retrato de un Escritor
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Imágenes (Uy)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan José Mugni
Juan José Mugni, Mercedes Rein
Daniel Márquez
Mario Jacob, Juan José Mugni
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Jacob
Producer
Juan José Mugni
Screenplay
Daniel Márquez
Editor
Juan José Mugni
Director
Mercedes Rein
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Onetti, Portrait of a Writer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Onetti, Portrait of a Writer about?
A long interview with Uruguay's greatest writer, in Madrid a few months before his death. From his bed, Onetti talks about literature, creativity, and his origins.
Who directed Onetti, Portrait of a Writer?
Onetti, Portrait of a Writer was directed by Juan José Mugni.
Who stars in Onetti, Portrait of a Writer?
The principal cast of Onetti, Portrait of a Writer includes Hortensia Campanella, Juan Carlos Onetti, Mario Benedetti, Idea Vilariño.
When was Onetti, Portrait of a Writer released and how long is it?
Onetti, Portrait of a Writer was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 52m.
