The Fantastic World of Juan Orol (2012)
Mexico’s half-forgotten B-movie master, “involuntary surrealist” Juan Orol (1897–1988), receives a pitch-perfect tribute in this deft, irresistible love letter to a self-made man of showbiz whose career spanned half a century and nearly 60 films. Abetted by an all-pro cast, del Amo’s brilliant interpretation of Orol’s life exudes a droll underdog charm, and almost every frame is an infectious homage to the golden age of cinema, the wiles of memory, and the art of fantasy.
Released: Sep 14, 2012
Runtime: 94 minutes
Genre: Comedy
Stars: Roberto Sosa, Gabriela de la Garza, Fernanda Romero, Jesús Ochoa, Roger Cudney, Ximena Rubio
Crew: Sebastián del Amo (Director), Isabel Aerenlund (Executive Producer), Alejandro Blázquez de Nicolás (Executive Producer), Alejandro Blázquez de Nicolás (Producer), Paola Herrera (Associate Producer), Carmen Ortega Casanova (Associate Producer)
