The Impostor

The Impostor

May 22, 1997

This drama is based on a novel and incomplete screenplay by the late Maria Luis Bemberg. In 1930s Argentina, wealthy Sebastian (Antonio Birabent) leaves his Buenos Aires home for the family estate on the pampas. His family, concerned for his physical and mental health, arranges for Sebastian's childhood friend Juan (Walter Quiroz) to check on Sebastian's situation. Juan finds the highly erratic Sebastian caught in a doomed relationship with the Danish daughter of religious sect members. Unfortunately, Juan also becomes obsessed with the young woman, and Sebastian's suspicions increase.

The Impostor

May 22, 1997

The Impostor
This drama is based on a novel and incomplete screenplay by the late Maria Luis Bemberg. In 1930s Argentina, wealthy Sebastian (Antonio Birabent) leaves his Buenos Aires home for the family estate on the pampas. His family, concerned for his physical and mental health, arranges for Sebastian's childhood friend Juan (Walter Quiroz) to check on Sebastian's situation. Juan finds the highly erratic Sebastian caught in a doomed relationship with the Danish daughter of religious sect members. Unfortunately, Juan also becomes obsessed with the young woman, and Sebastian's suspicions increase.
Producers
Original title El impostor
Directors Alejandro Maci
Writers Silvina Ocampo, Alejandro Maci, María Luisa Bemberg, Jorge Goldenberg

Cast

Antonio Birabent

as Sebastian Heredia

Walter Quiroz

as Juan Medina

Belén Blanco

as Teresita

Norman Briski

as Dr. Medina

Mónica Galán

as Clotilde

Marilú Marini

as Mrs. Heredia

Eduardo Pavlovsky

as Mr. Heredia

Beatriz Matar

as Serafina

Erasmo Olivera

as Eladio

Carlos Roffé

as Commissar