EL AUTOR
Feature Film-2017
Directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca

Álvaro wants to be a writer, but everything he writes is false, pretentious, tasteless. He works as a scribe in a notary of Seville and his life is gray, colored only by his dreams. His wife, Amanda, is the opposite. He’s always had his feet on the ground and never dreamed of being a writer. However, she is the one who gets to write and gets a best-seller. Ironies of life.
Separation is inevitable. And at that moment, Álvaro decides to face his dream: to write a great novel. But he is incapable; He has no talent, no imagination. Guided by John, his writing teacher, he delves into the foundations of the novel, until one day he discovers that fiction is written with reality. Álvaro begins to manipulate his neighbors and friends to create a story, a true story that surpasses fiction.

Production Companies:
La Loma Blanca PC/LAZONA/Iconica
In Cooproducción with: Alebrije film and Video
Genre: Suspense
Cast
Javier Gutiérrez is Álvaro
Maria León is Amanda
Oleander Bald is the portess
Adriana Paz is Irene
Tenoch Huerta is Enrique
Rafael Tellez is Sr Montero
Antonio de la Torre is the teacher
Director:
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Screenwriter:
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Alejandro Hernández
Producers:
Jose Nolla/Alex Zito (iconic)
Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson
David Naranjo (Zona)
Alejandro Hernández
Manuel Martín Cuenca (La Loma Blanca PC)
Production Manager:
Ernesto Chao
Sound:
Daniel de Zayas
Director of Photography:
Pau Esteve Birba
Art Director:
Sonia Nolla
Costume
Pedro Moreno/Esther Vaquero
Hair:
Rafael Mora
Makeup:
Anabel Beato
Editor:
Ángel Hernández Zoido
Casting:
Eva Leira/Yolanda Serrano
Technical Specifications:
Format: Digital
Locations: Seville
Runtime: 114 min
Language: Spanish

2017 FIPRESCI AWARD
Toronto International Film Festival.
Special Presentations
2018 GOYA AWARDS
9 nominations
Best Actor: Javier Gutiérrez
Best Supporting Actress: Adelfa Calvo.
2018 FEROZ AWARDS
Best Actor Javier Gutiérrez
Best Supporting Actress Adelfa Calvo
2018 FORQUÉ AWARDS
Best Film
2018 ASECA AWARDS
Best Film
Direction
Script
Female acting
Sound
Artistic direction
Costume.
- Synopsis
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Álvaro wants to be a writer, but everything he writes is false, pretentious, tasteless. He works as a scribe in a notary of Seville and his life is gray, colored only by his dreams. His wife, Amanda, is the opposite. He’s always had his feet on the ground and never dreamed of being a writer. However, she is the one who gets to write and gets a best-seller. Ironies of life.
Separation is inevitable. And at that moment, Álvaro decides to face his dream: to write a great novel. But he is incapable; He has no talent, no imagination. Guided by John, his writing teacher, he delves into the foundations of the novel, until one day he discovers that fiction is written with reality. Álvaro begins to manipulate his neighbors and friends to create a story, a true story that surpasses fiction.
- Technical Data
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Production Companies:
La Loma Blanca PC/LAZONA/Iconica
In Cooproducción with: Alebrije film and Video
Genre: SuspenseCast
Javier Gutiérrez is Álvaro
Maria León is Amanda
Oleander Bald is the portess
Adriana Paz is Irene
Tenoch Huerta is Enrique
Rafael Tellez is Sr Montero
Antonio de la Torre is the teacherDirector:
Manuel Martín CuencaScreenwriter:
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Alejandro HernándezProducers:
Jose Nolla/Alex Zito (iconic)
Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson
David Naranjo (Zona)
Alejandro Hernández
Manuel Martín Cuenca (La Loma Blanca PC)Production Manager:
Ernesto ChaoSound:
Daniel de ZayasDirector of Photography:
Pau Esteve BirbaArt Director:
Sonia NollaCostume
Pedro Moreno/Esther VaqueroHair:
Rafael MoraMakeup:
Anabel BeatoEditor:
Ángel Hernández ZoidoCasting:
Eva Leira/Yolanda SerranoTechnical Specifications:
Format: Digital
Locations: Seville
Runtime: 114 min
Language: Spanish - Awards
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2017 FIPRESCI AWARD
Toronto International Film Festival.
Special Presentations
2018 GOYA AWARDS
9 nominations
Best Actor: Javier Gutiérrez
Best Supporting Actress: Adelfa Calvo.
2018 FEROZ AWARDS
Best Actor Javier Gutiérrez
Best Supporting Actress Adelfa Calvo
2018 FORQUÉ AWARDS
Best Film
2018 ASECA AWARDS
Best Film
Direction
Script
Female acting
Sound
Artistic direction
Costume.