Heroin
“For an artist, free will is an illusion.”
Synopsis
A film about the work of painter Victor Rodriguez, whose sole subject is his ex-wife.
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October 1, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jessica Beshir
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessica Beshir
- Original Score
- Diego Benlliure Conover
- Original Title
- Heroin
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jessica Beshir
Jessica Beshir
Diego Benlliure Conover
Jessica Beshir, Ilya Shnitser
Sven Herrmann
Jessica Beshir
Department Leadership Roster
Jessica Beshir
Director
Jessica Beshir
Screenplay
Jessica Beshir
Producer
Ilya Shnitser
Director of Photography
Sven Herrmann
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heroin.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heroin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heroin about?
A film about the work of painter Victor Rodriguez, whose sole subject is his ex-wife.
Who directed Heroin?
Heroin was directed by Jessica Beshir.
Who stars in Heroin?
The principal cast of Heroin includes Victor Rodriguez, Maite Iracheta, Karin Gunzenhauser, Marti Sabine, Pauli Schmidig.
When was Heroin released and how long is it?
Heroin was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Heroin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heroin was composed by Diego Benlliure Conover.