Valentin
- Synopsis
- Fiction film. A backstage comedy drama in which an all-male theatre troupe gets together to perform highlights of Othello and other works of Shakespeare. Director Ricardo (Lluís Homar) finds himself attracted to the troupe’s newest member, Valentín (Iñaki Font), while assistant director Lola (Elisa Matilla) pines for Ricardo. When Valentín starts getting all the good female roles, troupe veteran Jaime (Armando del Rio) becomes extremely jealous, leading the troupe to a tragic conclusion.
- Language
- Spanish (Spain - Modern)
- Country
- Spain
- Medium
- Film
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 2002
- Duration
- 110 mins
- Availability
- No known DVD distributor (9/2007).
Credits
- Director
- Juan Luis Iborra
- Producer
- Marc Cases
- Cinematographer
- Juan Luis Iborra; Porfirio Enriquez
- Screenplay
- Marc Cases
- Music
- Juan Carlos Cuello
- Art Direction
- Ana Alvargonzalez
- Cast
Armando Del Rio Jaime Elisa Matilla Lola Inaki Font Valentin Lluis Homer The Director
Additional Details
- Production type
- Fiction Films
- Keywords
- gender representation; homosexuality; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); All-male casts; Amateur theatre
Production Company
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Valentin". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37345 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)