The Motive (2017)
Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
Director: Manuel Martín Cuenca
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: November 17, 2017
Cast
- Javier Gutiérrez - Álvaro
- María León - Amanda
- Adelfa Calvo - Building Manager
- Adriana Paz - Irene
- Tenoch Huerta Mejía - Enrique
- Antonio de la Torre - Teacher
- Cris Nollet - Policía 2
- Rafael Téllez - Mr. Montero
- Domi del Postigo - Presenter
- José Carlos Carmona - Jesús
Screenplay
- Javier Cercas (Novel)
- Alejandro Hernández (Screenplay)
- Manuel Martín Cuenca (Screenplay)
Music: José Luis Perales, Pablo Perales
Cinematography: Pau Esteve Birba
Editing: Ángel Hernández Zoido
Production: LAZONA, Alebrije Producciones, Canal Sur, La Loma Blanca, TVE, Icónica
Country: Mexico, Spain
Language: Español, English
Budget: $3M
Original Language: es
Keywords
writing workshop, aspiring writer, seville, spain
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Motive about?
- Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
- Who directed The Motive?
- The Motive was directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca.
- Who stars in The Motive?
- The Motive stars Javier Gutiérrez, María León, Adelfa Calvo, Adriana Paz, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Antonio de la Torre.
- How long is The Motive?
- The Motive has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Motive?
- The Motive is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Motive?
- The Motive had a budget of $3M.
- Where was The Motive produced?
- The Motive was produced in Mexico, Spain.