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OFFICIAL COMPETITION

  • 2022
  • 1 HR, 55 min
  • JUL 1 → JUL 14
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Released June 17, 2022
Spain, Argentina
1 hour, 55 minutes
IFC Films
Starring
  • Penélope Cruz
  • Antonio Banderas
  • Oscar Martínez
  • Carlos Hipólito
  • Irene Escolar
  • Nagore Aranburu
Director

Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat

Film Information

Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride. A billionaire businessman in search of fame and social prestige decides to make a unique, groundbreaking film. To achieve this goal, he hires the best of the best: A stellar team consisting of famous filmmaker Lola Cuevas and two well-known actors who boast not only an enormous talent, but also an even bigger ego: Hollywood star Félix Rivero and aging theater thespian Iván Torres. They’re both legends, but not exactly the best of friends. Through a series of increasingly hilarious tests set by Lola, Félix and Iván must confront not only each other, but also their own legacies.

Film Stills

Full Cast
Penélope Cruz
Antonio Banderas
Oscar Martínez
Carlos Hipólito
Irene Escolar
Nagore Aranburu
Additional Credits
Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat Director
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Reviews

“No part of the moviemaking business is spared in Competencia Oficial , a smart and biting story about a millionaire who decides to consecrate his legacy by financing a film. … for viewers willing to go with the flow, the film serves up roughly two hours of sharp reflections deliciously wrapped in entertaining antics.”

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“Seeing Cruz and Banderas show off their comedic chops is definitely a pleasure, and the farcical final scenes will leave viewers on a high.”

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“Wondering just how far this film will go is half the fun, and directors Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat choose their moments to push the tone from sharp observational comedy into absurdity…”

Anna Smith
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