The Continuous Present

2025 1h 20m ES

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 5

Documentary

Synopsis

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This film explores the perception of Lisandro, a 16-year-old boy who is on the autistic spectrum. His mother, Valentina, an actress, has raised him between backstages and dressing rooms. Is there any difference for him between reality and fiction?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lisandro Rosell
Valentina Bassi
Fary Rosell
Jeff Zorrilla
Ema Montenegro

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ulises Rosell
Writers: Ulises Rosell
Languages: Spanish, English
Countries: Argentina

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released last year.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ulises Rosell, shot by Ulises Rosell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Lisandro Rosell and Valentina Bassi and Fary Rosell carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt39125303 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ulises Rosell directs. Ulises Rosell behind the camera. Ulises Rosell cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Argentina. Dialogue in Spanish, English.

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Ulises Rosell, shot by Ulises Rosell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Ulises Rosell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Lisandro Rosell and Valentina Bassi and Fary Rosell carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt39125303 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.