Waiting for the Messiah (2000)

Cast

• Daniel Hendler - Ariel Goldstein
• Enrique Piñeyro - Santamaría
• Héctor Alterio - Simón
• Melina Petriella - Estela
• Stefania Sandrelli - Elsa
• Chiara Caselli - Laura
• Gabriela Acher - Sara
• Dolores Fonzi - Any

Screenplay

• Daniel Burman

Keywords

cine argentino

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waiting for the Messiah about?

In 1999, Argentina's peso craters. Ariel, a young man from Buenos Aires' Jewish community, deals with his mother's fatal illness, finds a job as a night shift surveillance camera monitor, and wonders when he'll discover sex. Santamaria, middle aged, loses his bank job and is dismissed by his wife; he finds stolen wallets in dumpsters to return to their owners. Ariel tells Santamaria's story to a TV reporter who profiles lives on the street. She's Laura, in a relationship with another woman, but perhaps available. Ariel desires Laura, while Santamaria courts Elsa, a washroom attendant who's husband is in prison. Christmas and Hanukkah approach; can anyone connect?

Who directed Waiting for the Messiah?

Waiting for the Messiah was directed by Daniel Burman.

Who stars in Waiting for the Messiah?

Waiting for the Messiah stars Daniel Hendler, Enrique Piñeyro, Héctor Alterio, Melina Petriella, Stefania Sandrelli, Chiara Caselli.

How long is Waiting for the Messiah?

Waiting for the Messiah has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).

What genre is Waiting for the Messiah?

Waiting for the Messiah is a Drama, Romance film.

Where was Waiting for the Messiah produced?

Waiting for the Messiah was produced in Argentina.