Before Opening Night (2011)

  • NR
  • 11/03/2011 (AR)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 1h 14m

Overview

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.

Santiago Giralt

Director, Writer

John Cassavetes

Story

Cast

Érica Rivas's headshot

Érica Rivas

Juana Garner
Nahuel Mutti's headshot

Nahuel Mutti

Román Costa
Miranda de la Serna's headshot

Miranda de la Serna

Lili
Rodrigo de la Serna's headshot

Rodrigo de la Serna

Hernán
María Marull's headshot

María Marull

Cynthia Liberman
Emmanuel Miño's headshot

Emmanuel Miño

Ismael
Mónica Villa's headshot

Mónica Villa

Patrícia

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