Before Opening Night

Before Opening Night

74 mins | Drama, Comedy | Nov. 3, 2011

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.

Before Opening Night

74 mins | Drama, Comedy | Nov. 3, 2011

Before Opening Night
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.
Producers Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales, MyS Producción
Original title Antes del estreno
Directors Santiago Giralt
Writers Santiago Giralt, John Cassavetes

Cast

Érica Rivas

as Juana Garner

Nahuel Mutti

as Román Costa

Rodrigo de la Serna

as Hernán

María Marull

as Cynthia Liberman