Tortilla y Cinema (1997)
Benjamin Ballon wants to be a filmmaker, and has devoted a large part of his life for the past few years to getting to the point of filming an independent movie. He has been encouraged by Carmen Maura (playing herself), an established star, who has agreed to appear in his first film, and it is her level-headedness, calmness, and general good sense that keeps the project moving along, despite Benjamin's inexperience and a very temperamental male lead. On one occasion when the male lead is hours late for a shoot, her calm is the only thing which keeps the crew from walking out. The title comes from Maura's habit of bringing homemade tortillas to meetings, and using them to get her way.
Director: Martin Provost
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: April 30, 1997
Cast
- Carmen Maura - Carmen Maura, the movie star
- Marc Duret - Benjamin Ballon, the director
- Michel Aumont - Michel Aumont
- Marina Tomé - Christine, the producer
- Marianne Groves - Leïla, Benjamin's girlfriend
- Mouss Diouf - Sydney, the costume designer
- José Otero - José
- Pétronille De Saint-Rapt - Elisa, Benjamin's sister
- Nathalie Boileau - Denise, the make up artist
- Martine Guillaud - Martine, the first assistant director
Screenplay
- Martin Provost (Screenplay)
Music: Bruno Bertoli
Cinematography: Éric Guichard
Editing: Monica Coleman
Production: Odessa Films, Canal+
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Martin Provost
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tortilla y Cinema about?
- Benjamin Ballon wants to be a filmmaker, and has devoted a large part of his life for the past few years to getting to the point of filming an independent movie. He has been encouraged by Carmen Maura (playing herself), an established star, who has agreed to appear in his first film, and it is her level-headedness, calmness, and general good sense that keeps the project moving along, despite Benjamin's inexperience and a very temperamental male lead. On one occasion when the male lead is hours late for a shoot, her calm is the only thing which keeps the crew from walking out. The title comes from Maura's habit of bringing homemade tortillas to meetings, and using them to get her way.
- Who directed Tortilla y Cinema?
- Tortilla y Cinema was directed by Martin Provost.
- Who stars in Tortilla y Cinema?
- Tortilla y Cinema stars Carmen Maura, Marc Duret, Michel Aumont, Marina Tomé, Marianne Groves, Mouss Diouf.
- What genre is Tortilla y Cinema?
- Tortilla y Cinema is a Comedy film.
- Where was Tortilla y Cinema produced?
- Tortilla y Cinema was produced in France.