Tristesse

Tristesse

A filmmaker is attacked for directing a controversial film and must decide between retiring or moving on despite enemies.

2021 · 104 min · Drama

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.

Directed by Emilio Ruiz Barrachina · Written by Emilio Ruiz Barrachina

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Enrique Simón Juan Bravo
Miguelo García Jacinto
Rebecca Arrosse Mujer de negro
Michel Díaz Juan joven
Carmen Gloria García Actriz
Eloísa Martín La espiritual
Ángel Héctor Sánchez Camarero payaso
Ana Esmith Self
Barbara Caffarel Anabel
María Ivanova Doctora
Ángela Show Self
Alejandro Cortina Juan niño

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