Film OverviewThe 2021 movie "Official Competition" is a satirical comedy-drama directed by the Argentine duo Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat. The movie includes popular actors Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, and Oscar Martínez. Official Competition was premiered at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, where it received broad crucial recognition and was subsequently selected as part of the main competition section.
Plot SynopsisThe story focuses on the character of a rich Argentine businessman, Lorenzo (played by Oscar Martínez), who, despite having everything in his life, harbors an unfinished imagine receiving around the world recognition for his imagination. To achieve this, he decides to produce a film, aiming to unite two of the most gifted however competing actors in the market, Félix Rivero (played by Antonio Banderas) and Iván Torres (played by Penélope Cruz).
Lorenzo employs an eccentric and visionary French director, Lola Cuevas (likewise played by Penélope Cruz), well-known for her non-traditional methods, to direct the film. However, the clash of egos in between the two lead stars and their failure to interact shows to be an obstacle. Lola's unconventional strategies and workouts press the stars to their limitations, resulting in numerous comedic and extreme circumstances.
Themes and Reception"Official Competition" provides a lively and biting satire of the movie industry, showing how high-stakes imagination can often degenerate into minor competitions and how the pursuit of art can be warped by egos and ambition. The film cleverly checks out the stress between creative integrity and industrial success, the imaginative process, and the amusing absurdities of movie-making.
Performances by the leading trio of Cruz, Banderas, and Martínez were extremely applauded, with critics praising their electric on-screen chemistry. Lorenzo's character, the rich businessman without any movie experience yet desires acknowledgment and tradition, acts as a sign of those who see art as a product.
ConclusionIn summary, "Official Competition" is a funny and satirical take on the movie market, contrasting the detach in between the business and creative sides of cinema. Including sharp dialogues, humorous scenarios, and excellent efficiencies from the ensemble cast, the movie uses an exploration of big egos, creative clashes, and the often outrageous lengths individuals will go to in pursuit of artistic acknowledgment.
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