Before Opening Night (2011)
This Argentinian dramedy gives us elements of Woody Allen’s nervous comedy and Cassavetes’ melodramatic roller coaster in a storm of egos that takes place on one decisive weekend in the lives of Juana, a popular actress about to star in an important theater production, and her husband Roman, a director suffering from writer’s block. The couple’s daughter, Lila, serves as a mirror reflecting her parents’ frustrations and joys. The long takes, atmospheric music, and stellar performances, give a poignant, sometimes hilarious portrayal of a family as they attempt to negotiate their egos with their marriage and artistic lives.
Director: Santiago Giralt
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Érica Rivas as Juana Garner |
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Nahuel Mutti as Román Costa |
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Miranda de la Serna as Lili |
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Rodrigo de la Serna as Hernán |
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María Marull as Cynthia Liberman |
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Emmanuel Miño as Ismael |
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Mónica Villa as Patrícia |
| Directing | Santiago Giralt | Director |
| Writing | John Cassavetes | Story |
| Writing | Santiago Giralt | Writer |
| Production | Federico Carol | Producer |
| Production | Santiago Giralt | Producer |
| Production | Érica Rivas | Producer |
| Production | Mili Roque Pitt | Producer |
| Camera | Galel Maidana | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Facundo Pirés | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Santiago Giralt | Editor |
| Art | Diego Schipani | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Emanuel Miño | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Jesica Suárez | Sound |
