The Candidate (2016)
A team of advisers is brought in to manufacture the image of Marchand, producing social media profiles, commercials and a new public persona. Conflict arises when it is revealed that not everyone is who they present themselves to be. At his country estate, a rich businessman who wants to be president is groomed by a campaign team to create an image palatable to middle-class voters.
Director: Daniel Hendler
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 27, 2016
Cast
- Diego De Paula - Martín Marchand
- Matías Singer - Mateo Borrás
- Ana Katz - Laura Ambrosio
- José Luis Arias - Asistente Gabriel
- César Troncoso - Enrique F
- Roberto Suárez - Leo Mardones
- Alan Sabbagh - Asesor Sebas
- Fernando Amaral - Actor de postura
- Chiara Hourcade - Rocío
- Ricardo Merkin - Cazador
Screenplay
Cinematography: Lucio Bonelli
Editing: Andrés Tambornino
Production: Cordón Films, Oficina Burman, HC Films
Country: Argentina, Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
politics, politician, political satire
More Films by Director: Daniel Hendler
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Candidate about?
- A team of advisers is brought in to manufacture the image of Marchand, producing social media profiles, commercials and a new public persona. Conflict arises when it is revealed that not everyone is who they present themselves to be. At his country estate, a rich businessman who wants to be president is groomed by a campaign team to create an image palatable to middle-class voters.
- Who directed The Candidate?
- The Candidate was directed by Daniel Hendler.
- Who stars in The Candidate?
- The Candidate stars Diego De Paula, Matías Singer, Ana Katz, José Luis Arias, César Troncoso, Roberto Suárez.
- How long is The Candidate?
- The Candidate has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Candidate?
- The Candidate is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Candidate produced?
- The Candidate was produced in Argentina, Uruguay.