Spain / Sep 22, 2017 / Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Rafael Téllez | Mr. Montero |
| Domi del Postigo | Presenter |
| José Carlos Carmona | Jesús |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | El autor |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español, English |
| Production countries | Mexico, Spain |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | LAZONA, Alebrije Producciones, Canal Sur, La Loma Blanca, TVE, Icónica |
| Official site | filmax.com |
| Release date | 17 novembre 2017 |
| Production | Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson, David Naranjo, Manuel Martín Cuenca, José Nolla, Alex Zito, Alejandro Hernández |
| Writer | Javier Cercas, Alejandro Hernández, Manuel Martín Cuenca |
| Editing | Ángel Hernández Zoido |
| Cinematography | Pau Esteve Birba |
| Assistant directors | Manuel Martín Cuenca |
| Camera operators | Pau Esteve Birba |
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| Additional photography | Pau Esteve Birba |
| Music | José Luis Perales, Pablo Perales, Daniel de Zayas, Pelayo Gutiérrez, Alberto Ovejero |
| Sound | José Luis Perales, Pablo Perales, Daniel de Zayas, Pelayo Gutiérrez, Alberto Ovejero |
| Budget | 2.691.410 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Lithuania / Mar 15, 2018 / International Film Festival Vilnius
Theatrical release
Romania / Nov 17, 2017 / 18
Spain / Nov 17, 2017 / 12
Digital
Switzerland / Sep 30, 2017 / 16
Brazil / Aug 17, 2018 / 14
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