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Truman

Truman

Spain / Argentina | 2015, 108 min.

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Festival edition: 2015

Section: Special Screenings

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Two childhood friends haven't seen each other for years. They have made their lives on different continents, but when they meet again it feels like they've never been apart. Julian and Tomas will spend four unforgettable days together, laughing, reminiscing, crying… because their reunion is also their last goodbye. Accompanied by Truman the faithful dog, they will share emotional and surprising moments prompted by Julian's complicated situation. A humorous and honest, gentle portrait of the courage it takes to accept that death is just another part of life.

Director(-s): Cesc Gay

Spanish screenwriter and director. Born in 1967 in Barcelona, Catalonia. He studied filmmaking in Barcelona and New York where he met Daniel Gimelberg; together they directed their first film, 'Hotel Room'. In 2000 he made the film 'Nico and Dani' which premiered at the Cannes festival in the Critics' Week section, where it won the Youth Award and then went on to garner several festival awards. His film 'A Gun in Each Hand' (2012) was a success in Spain and internationally as well as winning many awards. 'Truman', his latest film, premiered at the Toronto festival. It was also screened at the festival in San Sebastian in 2015.

Director's filmography

2015 Truman
2012 Una pistola en cada mano
2009 V.O.S.
2006 Ficció
2003 En la ciudad
2000 Krámpack
1998 Hotel Room (współreż.)

Cast & Crew

Screenwriter: Cesc Gay, Tomás Aragay

Producer: Marta Esteban, Diego Dubcovsky

Editor: Pablo Barbieri

DOP: Andreu Rebés

Music: Nico Cota

Cast: Ricardo Darín, Javier Cámara

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Imposible Films / Trumanfilm AIE / BD Cine (Production Company)

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