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The Motive

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6.4
16,517
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Year
Running time
112 min.
Country
Spain Spain
Director
Screenwriter
Manuel Martín Cuenca, Alejandro Hernández. Novel: Javier Cercas
Cast
Music
José Luis Perales, Pablo Perales Carrasco
Cinematography
Pau Esteve Birba
Producer
Co-production Spain-Mexico;
Icónica Producciones, LAZONA, La Loma Blanca PC, Alebrije Cine y Video, Canal Sur, Junta de Andalucía, LAZONA, RTVE, ICAA
Genre
Drama | Literature
Movie Groups
Javier Cercas Adaptations
Synopsis
Álvaro is a poor man obsessed with the idea of writing 'high literature'. He starts provoking conflicts to write about them. Planning all the conspiracy for a possible murder doesn't let him see that, in fact, he is the real victim.
Awards
2017: Goya Awards: Best Actor (Gutierrez) & Supp. Actress (Calvo). 9 Nom.
2017: Toronto Film Festival (TIFF): FIPRESCI Award - Special Presentations
2017: San Sebastian Film Festival: Official selection
2017: Feroz Awards: Best Actor (Gutiérrez) & Supp. Actress (Calvo). 8 Nom.
2018: Fenix Awards: Nominated for Best Actor (Javier Gutiérrez)
2018: Platino Awards: Nominated for Best Actor (Javier Gutiérrez)
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The Motive
The Motive
2017
Manuel Martín Cuenca
6.4
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