France / May 17, 2010 / Cannes Film Festival
You don't choose your family. We all belong to somebody, but to belong to Uxbal and Marambra, is both a blessing and a curse.
2h 28min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
This is a story of a man in free fall. On the road to redemption, darkness lights his way. Connected with the afterlife, Uxbal is a tragic hero and father of two who's sensing the danger of death. He struggles with a tainted reality and a fate that works against him in order to forgive, for love, and forever.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Cheng Taishen | Hai |
| Luo Jin | Liwei |
| George Chibuikwem Chukwuma | Samuel |
| Lang Sofia Lin | Li |
| Yodian Yang | Chino Obeso |
| Tuo Lin | Barman Bar Hai |
| Xueheng Chen | Chino Bodega |
| Xiaoyan Zhang | Jung |
| Ailie Ye | Padre Hai |
| Xianlin Bao | Madre Hai |
| Ana Wagener | Bea |
| Rubén Ochandiano | Zanc |
| Karra Elejalde | Mendoza |
| Nasser Saleh | Muchacho |
| Tomás del Estal | Hombre de Luto |
| Ángel Luis Arjona | Niño Muerto |
| Dolores Echepares | Señora Funeral |
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| Adelfa Calvo | Mujer Grande |
| Manolo Solo | Médico |
| Violeta Pérez | Enfermera |
| Germán Almendros | Cirujano 1 |
| Isaac Alcayde | Cirujano 2 |
| Nacho Moliné | Cirujano 3 |
| Carmen La Lata | Vieja |
| Annabel Totusaus | Secretaria Fincas |
| Eduardo Gómez | Hombre Semidesnudo |
| Ramón Elies | Empleado Cementerio 1 |
| Juan Vicente Sánchez | Empleado Cementerio 2 |
| Félix Cubero | Burócrata |
| Carmen Peleteiro | Mesera |
| Federico Muñoz | Alcalde |
| Leticia Albizuri | Chica Joven 2 |
| Maria Casado | Presentadora Informativos |
| Judith Huertas | Reportera Informativos |
| Aroa Ortiz | Bailarinas Stripper Bar |
| Victoria M. Díaz | Bailarinas Stripper Bar |
| Sonia Cruz | Bailarinas Stripper Bar |
| Luna Jimémez Colindres | Bailarinas Stripper Bar |
| Dunia Montenegro | Bailarinas Stripper Bar |
| Rodica Ioana Ungureanu | Bailarinas Stripper Bar |
| Albert Grabuleda Capdevila | Mosso d'Esquadra Antidisturbio (uncredited) |
| Alain Hernández | (uncredited) |
| Pitu Princess | Plañidera (uncredited) |
| Jesus Puchol | Mosso d'Esquadra (uncredited) |
| Sophie Evans | Bailarinas Stripper Bar |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Biutiful |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | 广州话 / 廣州話, Wolof, 普通话, Español |
| Production countries | Mexico, Spain, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Menage Atroz, Mod Producciones, Focus Features, Ikiru Films, Cha Cha Chá |
| Official site | biutiful-themovie.com |
| Release date | 20 ottobre 2010 |
| Executive producer | David Linde |
| Production | Jon Kilik, Sandra Hermida, Fernando Bovaira, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Ann Ruark, Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón |
| Writer | Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Armando Bo, Nicolás Giacobone |
| Casting | Eva Leira, Yolanda Serrano |
| Editing | Stephen Mirrione |
| Cinematography | Rodrigo Prieto |
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| Assistant directors | Alejandro G. Iñárritu |
| Camera operators | Rodrigo Prieto |
| Additional photography | Rodrigo Prieto |
| Production design | Brigitte Broch |
| Art direction | Brigitte Broch |
| Set decoration | Brigitte Broch |
| Music | Gustavo Santaolalla, Alejandro Quevedo, Martín Hernández, Roland N. Thai, Jon Taylor, Bob Beemer, José Antonio García, Vanesa Lorena Tate, Leslie Shatz |
| Sound | Gustavo Santaolalla, Alejandro Quevedo, Martín Hernández, Roland N. Thai, Jon Taylor, Bob Beemer, José Antonio García, Vanesa Lorena Tate, Leslie Shatz |
| Costume design | Bina Daigeler, Paco Delgado, Montse Ribé, Duncan Jarman |
| Makeup | Bina Daigeler, Montse Ribé, Paco Delgado, Duncan Jarman |
| Hairstyling | Bina Daigeler, Montse Ribé, Paco Delgado, Duncan Jarman |
| Revenue | 25.147.786 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Sep 10, 2010 / Toronto International Film Festival
Limited release
Sweden / Oct 20, 2010 / 15
Canada / Feb 11, 2011
Theatrical release
France / Oct 20, 2010
Mexico / Oct 22, 2010 / B-15
Norway / Oct 29, 2010
Netherlands / Nov 03, 2010 / 12
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Spain / Dec 03, 2010
United States / Dec 28, 2010 / R
Greece / Jan 13, 2011 / 16
Portugal / Jan 27, 2011 / M/16
United Kingdom / Jan 28, 2011
Italy / Feb 04, 2011 / T
Australia / Feb 15, 2011 / MA15+
Russia / Feb 24, 2011 / 18+
Germany / Mar 10, 2011 / 16
Japan / Jun 25, 2011
South Korea / Oct 13, 2011 / 18
Physical media
Netherlands / Jun 09, 2011 / 12 / DVD, Blu ray
Greece / Jun 16, 2011 / DVD
TV
Netherlands / Feb 08, 2013 / 12 / Nederland 2
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