Tristesse (2021)
Film director Juan Bravo is in a deep, existential funk: his latest film has been vilified by critics, and his friends, relatives and even business associates are wasting no time in badmouthing him. He seeks refuge in the city of Oviedo, Asturias, wandering the empty streets at night, going to parties that are veritable circuses full of wannabes, and attending concerts and religious and traditional ceremonies as he seeks inspiration for his next film. He reminisces about his childhood but, most importantly, that strange woman who asked him to visit her at her apartment at precisely 10 p.m., not one minute more, nor one minute less.
Director: Emilio Ruiz Barrachina
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Enrique Simón as Juan Bravo |
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Miguelo García as Jacinto |
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Rebecca Arrosse as Mujer de negro |
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Michel Díaz as Juan joven |
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Carmen Gloria García as Actriz |
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Eloísa Martín as La espiritual |
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Ángel Héctor Sánchez as Camarero payaso |
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Ana Esmith as Self |
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Barbara Caffarel as Anabel |
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María Ivanova as Doctora |
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Ángela Show as Self |
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Alejandro Cortina as Juan niño |
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Aitana Cortina as Cantante |
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María Díaz González as Vecina en bata |
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Gloria Pasarón as Self |
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Iván Cano as Actor apasionado |
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Susana Alonso as Madre de Juan |
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Julio De La Fuente as Padre de Juan |
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Víctor Ramírez as Bailarín flamenco |
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Dagmar Hubler as Bailarina flamenco |
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Inma Montes as Amiga en fiesta |
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Flor Menéndez Álvarez as Amiga en fiesta |
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Miguel Carasatorre as Mago en fiesta |
| Writing | Emilio Ruiz Barrachina | Writer |
| Sound | Oliver Ronan | Music |
| Directing | Emilio Ruiz Barrachina | Director |
| Production | Jose Maria Dutilh | Associate Producer |
| Editing | Benito Sierra | Editor |
| Production | Miguelo García | Producer |
| Sound | Jesus Arevalo | Music |
| Crew | David Ramos | Cinematography |