The Substitute
El suplente
“Nobody is saved alone.”
Synopsis
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diego Lerman
- Screenplay & Story
- Diego Lerman, María Meira, Luciana De Mello, Juan Vera
- Original Score
- José Villalobos
- Original Title
- El suplente
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16K
- Production Studios
- Campo Cine, Vivo Film, Pimienta Films, Arcadia Motion Pictures, Bord Cadre Films, Sovereign Films, Patagonik, Bellota Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diego Lerman
Diego Lerman, María Meira, Luciana De Mello, Juan Vera
José Villalobos
Wojciech Staroń
Alejandro Brodersohn
Nicolás Avruj, Diego Lerman
Department Leadership Roster
Diego Lerman
Director
Diego Lerman
Writer
María Meira
Writer
Luciana De Mello
Writer
Wojciech Staroń
Director of Photography
Alejandro Brodersohn
Editor
Sandra Fink
Costume Design
Nicolás Avruj
Producer
Diego Lerman
Producer
José Villalobos
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Substitute
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What is The Substitute about?
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
Who directed The Substitute?
The Substitute was directed by Diego Lerman.
Who stars in The Substitute?
The principal cast of The Substitute includes Juan Minujín, Bárbara Lennie, Alfredo Castro, Rita Cortese, María Merlino.
When was The Substitute released and how long is it?
The Substitute was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did The Substitute make at the box office?
The Substitute grossed $16K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Substitute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Substitute was composed by José Villalobos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Substitute?
The Substitute holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).