Platillos volantes

2003 1h 39m ES

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 13

DramaScience Fiction

Synopsis

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Based on real events, in 1972 Juan and José are two textile workers from Tarrasa, Catalonia (northeast to Spain) who meet during an UFOs' convention. Both share their passion about the paranormal, specially about UFOs. In these years where was very much UFOs' sightings, they feel captivated by the mystery and start to investigate the diverse theories about the intentions or purposes of the sightings. Their friendship and the obsession they have will turn in dementia and paranoia, hurting their relations with their respective friends and familiars and exposing their lives to an extreme decision due to the conclusion of their own investigations. Written by Chockys

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ángel de Andrés López
José
Jordi Vilches
Juan
José Luis Adserías
Amador
Àngels Poch
Antonia
Macarena Gómez
María
Berta Ojea
Sra. Botifoll
Juan Margallo
Boris
Leo Bassi
Dr. Karma

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Óscar Aibar
Writers: Óscar Aibar, Jorge Guerricaechevarría
Languages: Catalan, Spanish
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Catalan, Spanish.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Óscar Aibar, shot by Mario Montero. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Javier Navarrete. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Fernando Pardo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ángel de Andrés López and Jordi Vilches and José Luis Adserías carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0388341 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Óscar Aibar directs. Mario Montero behind the camera. Javier Navarrete scores. Fernando Pardo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Catalan, Spanish.

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1Released 23 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Catalan, Spanish.
3Directed by Óscar Aibar, shot by Mario Montero. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Javier Navarrete. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Fernando Pardo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ángel de Andrés López and Jordi Vilches and José Luis Adserías carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0388341 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.