La salamandra (2018)
In a violent city where a man succumbs to the loneliness and delirium of his unfulfilled desires. He wishes to belong somewhere. And the only way to achieve this goal is projecting in his own mind another version of himself, a "second man", someone -who will be accepted.
Director: Sebastián Araya
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: January 11, 2018
Cast
- Cristián Carvajal - The First Man
- Elvis Fuentes - The Second Man
- Tamara Acosta - The Woman
- Antonio Ordoñez - The Father
- María Elena Duvauchelle - The Mother
- Juan Pablo Miranda - Man 2
- Alejandro Trejo - Semiformal Guy
- Vanessa Monteiro - Semiformal Guy's Wife
- Sergio Hernández - Psychologist on TV
- Yassim Inojosa - Worker 1
Screenplay
- Sebastián Araya (Screenplay)
Music: Manuel García
Cinematography: Philippe Rippes
Editing: Camilo Campi
Production: Afro Films, Vectoryka
Country: Chile, Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Melancholy Soul-Searching, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness
Keywords
loneliness, doppelgänger, self reflection
More Films by Director: Sebastián Araya
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La salamandra about?
- In a violent city where a man succumbs to the loneliness and delirium of his unfulfilled desires. He wishes to belong somewhere. And the only way to achieve this goal is projecting in his own mind another version of himself, a "second man", someone -who will be accepted.
- Who directed La salamandra?
- La salamandra was directed by Sebastián Araya.
- Who stars in La salamandra?
- La salamandra stars Cristián Carvajal, Elvis Fuentes, Tamara Acosta, Antonio Ordoñez, María Elena Duvauchelle, Juan Pablo Miranda.
- How long is La salamandra?
- La salamandra has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is La salamandra?
- La salamandra is a Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was La salamandra produced?
- La salamandra was produced in Chile, Ecuador.
- What are the themes of La salamandra?
- The themes of La salamandra include: Melancholy Soul-Searching, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness.