The Movie Teller (2023)
Original title: La contadora de películas
The Movie Teller is a 2023 Spanish-language drama movie directed by Lone Scherfig, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Bérénice Bejo, Antonio de la Torre and Daniel Brühl.
María Margarita is the youngest of four siblings in a family living in a mining town in the Atacama Desert (Chile). The most special time of the week for this family is Sunday, when they all go to the movies to enjoy stories that let them escape their everyday lives by transporting them to other worlds. The girl’s parents soon realise that the little girl has a very special gift: an almost uncanny ability to recount movies. The girl’s extraordinary talent will spread throughout the village, changing the fortunes of her family as the country is transformed forever.
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What is The Movie Teller about?
María Margarita is the youngest of four siblings in a family living in a mining town in the Atacama Desert (Chile). The most special time of the week for this family is Sunday, when they all go to the movies to enjoy stories that let them escape their everyday lives by transporting them to other worlds. The girl’s parents soon realise that the little girl has a very special gift: an almost uncanny ability to recount movies. The girl’s extraordinary talent will spread throughout the village, changing the fortunes of her family as the country is transformed forever.
When was The Movie Teller released?
The Movie Teller was released on 27 October 2023.
How long is The Movie Teller?
The Movie Teller runs 1h 56m.
Who made The Movie Teller?
The Movie Teller was directed by Lone Scherfig.
Cast
- Bérénice Bejo as María Magnolia
- Antonio de la Torre as Medardo
- Daniel Brühl as Hauser
- Sara Becker as María Margarita Mayor
- Alondra Valenzuela as María Margarita (8-10)
- Joaquín Guzmán as Marcelino (19/14)
- Santiago Urbina as Marcelino (11)
- Elian Ponce as Mariano (14)
- Francisco Díaz as Mariano (18/22)
- Beltran Izquierdo as Mirto (13)
- Alfred Borner as Mirto (17/19)
- Simón Beltrán as Mauricio (11/14)