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Release Year2012
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes6
DirectorSebastián del Amo
WritersSebastián del Amo
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Fantastic World of Juan Orol
About The Fantastic World of Juan Orol
Mexico’s half-forgotten B-movie master, “involuntary surrealist” Juan Orol (1897–1988), receives a pitch-perfect tribute in this deft, irresistible love letter to a self-made man of showbiz whose career spanned half a century and nearly 60 films. Abetted by an all-pro cast, del Amo’s brilliant interpretation of Orol’s life exudes a droll underdog charm, and almost every frame is an infectious homage to the golden age of cinema, the wiles of memory, and the art of fantasy.
Directed by Sebastián del Amo, The Fantastic World of Juan Orol leans on a strong ensemble — Roberto Sosa, Gabriela de la Garza, Fernanda Romero — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2012.
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