Rotting in the Sun (2023)
A (almost) true mystery.
A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.
Director: Sebastián Silva
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: September 8, 2023
Cast
- Sebastián Silva - Sebastián Silva
- Jordan Firstman - Jordan Firstman
- Catalina Saavedra - Señora Vero
- Mateo Riestra - Mateo
- Martine Gutierrez - Martine
- Alberto Rafael Cortés - Beto
- Anajo Aldrete - Renata
- Gustavo Melgarejo - Lalo
- Juan Andrés Silva - Juan
- Beltrán Horisberger - Mexican Daddy
Screenplay
Music: Nascuy Linares
Cinematography: Gabriel Díaz
Editing: Santiago Cendeja, Sofía Subercaseaux
Production: Icki Eneo Arlo, Spacemaker Productions, Hidden Content, The Lift, Diroriro
Country: Chile, Mexico, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Box Office: $14,707
Original Language: es
Themes
Dark Comedy and Irony, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Unsolved Disappearances and Secrets, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Spoof and Parody Films
Keywords
mexico city, mexico, language barrier, dark comedy, satire, disappearance, class differences, lgbt, existentialism, self-loathing, absurdism, social media influencer, gay theme, nudist beach, filmmaker
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rotting in the Sun about?
- A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.
- Who directed Rotting in the Sun?
- Rotting in the Sun was directed by Sebastián Silva.
- Who stars in Rotting in the Sun?
- Rotting in the Sun stars Sebastián Silva, Jordan Firstman, Catalina Saavedra, Mateo Riestra, Martine Gutierrez, Alberto Rafael Cortés.
- How long is Rotting in the Sun?
- Rotting in the Sun has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Rotting in the Sun?
- Rotting in the Sun is a Comedy, Mystery, Thriller film.
- How much did Rotting in the Sun gross?
- Rotting in the Sun grossed $14,707 worldwide.
- Where was Rotting in the Sun produced?
- Rotting in the Sun was produced in Chile, Mexico, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Rotting in the Sun?
- The themes of Rotting in the Sun include: Dark Comedy and Irony, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Unsolved Disappearances and Secrets, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Spoof and Parody Films.