Film

Before Opening Night

2011 · 1h 14m · Drama · Comedy

IMDb

7.0

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.

Érica Rivas

Juana Garner

Nahuel Mutti

Román Costa

Miranda de la Serna

Lili

Rodrigo de la Serna

Hernán

María Marull

Cynthia Liberman

Emmanuel Miño

Ismael

Mónica Villa

Patrícia

• Santiago GiraltDirector · Writer · Producer · Editor
• John CassavetesStory
• Federico CarolProducer
• Érica RivasProducer
• Mili Roque PittProducer
• Galel MaidanaDirector of Photography
• Facundo PirésDirector of Photography

Release date

November 3, 2011

Status

Released

Original language

Spanish

Runtime

1h 14m

Genres

Drama, Comedy