Valentin

Synopsis

Fiction film. A backstage comedy drama in which an all-male theatre troupe gets together to perform highlights of Othello and other works of Shakespeare. Director Ricardo (Lluís Homar) finds himself attracted to the troupe’s newest member, Valentín (Iñaki Font), while assistant director Lola (Elisa Matilla) pines for Ricardo. When Valentín starts getting all the good female roles, troupe veteran Jaime (Armando del Rio) becomes extremely jealous, leading the troupe to a tragic conclusion.

Language

Spanish (Spain - Modern)

Country

Spain

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2002

Duration

110 mins

Availability

No known DVD distributor (9/2007).

Credits

Director

Juan Luis Iborra

Producer

Marc Cases

Cinematographer

Juan Luis Iborra; Porfirio Enriquez

Screenplay

Marc Cases

Music

Juan Carlos Cuello

Art Direction

Ana Alvargonzalez

Cast

Armando Del Rio	Jaime
Elisa Matilla	Lola
Inaki Font	Valentin
Lluis Homer	The Director

Additional Details

Production type

Fiction Films

Keywords

gender representation; homosexuality; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); All-male casts; Amateur theatre

Production Company

Name

Cuarteto Producciones Cinematograficas