The Sentimental Engine Slayer (2010)
Barlam (Omar Rodriguez-Lopez) struggles to find himself as he bags groceries, has a semi-incestuous relationship with his sister and attempts to understand his parents' long-ago divorce. Events spiral out of control when he becomes obsessed with a boy who looks like him. Rodriguez-Lopez, a songwriter/guitarist for rock band The Mars Volta, writes and directs this drama that had its North American premiere at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival.
Director: Omar Rodríguez-López
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: April 22, 2010
Cast
- Omar Rodríguez-López - Barlam
- Tatiana Velazquez - Natalia
- Nomar Rizo - Oscar
- Kim Stodel - Zack
- Rikardo Rodríguez López - Riko
- Becky Vigil - Mesa Inn Prostitute
Screenplay
Production: Rodriguez Lopez Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
prostitution, incest
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sentimental Engine Slayer about?
- Barlam (Omar Rodriguez-Lopez) struggles to find himself as he bags groceries, has a semi-incestuous relationship with his sister and attempts to understand his parents' long-ago divorce. Events spiral out of control when he becomes obsessed with a boy who looks like him. Rodriguez-Lopez, a songwriter/guitarist for rock band The Mars Volta, writes and directs this drama that had its North American premiere at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival.
- Who directed The Sentimental Engine Slayer?
- The Sentimental Engine Slayer was directed by Omar Rodríguez-López.
- Who stars in The Sentimental Engine Slayer?
- The Sentimental Engine Slayer stars Omar Rodríguez-López, Tatiana Velazquez, Nomar Rizo, Kim Stodel, Rikardo Rodríguez López, Becky Vigil.
- How long is The Sentimental Engine Slayer?
- The Sentimental Engine Slayer has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Sentimental Engine Slayer?
- The Sentimental Engine Slayer is a Drama film.
- Where was The Sentimental Engine Slayer produced?
- The Sentimental Engine Slayer was produced in United States of America.