Illusions S.A.

"We fulfill your dreams"

2015 1h 30m ES

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 8

Drama

Synopsis

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Mr. Balboa had a heartless grandson who, at the time, was kicked out of the house (a fact concealed from his wife). Since then he had forwarded himself letters sent in theory by his grandson in order to please his wife. The real grandson decides to go home (looking for money) but the boat where he was traveling sinks. Balboa hires an impersonator and master of beneficial illusions (Mauritius) and together with a cute girl (Isabel), they pretend to be the missing grandson and his "happy wife" to the grandmother, who is very pleased with the guest. But then comes the surprise...the real grandson is alive and he is on his way to return home.

“We fulfill your dreams”

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Cast

Jaime Camil
Director
Adriana Louvier
Isabel
Silvia Mariscal
Abuela
Roberto D'Amico
Abuelo, Sr. Balboa
Marina de Tavira
Helena
Daniel Inigo
Cartero
José Carlos Ruiz
Dr. Ariel
Carlos Aragón
Pastor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roberto Girault
Writers: Olivia Núñez, Juan Ignacio Peña, Roberto Girault
Languages: Spanish

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roberto Girault, shot by Serguei Saldívar Tanaka. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Juan Manuel Langarica. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jaime Camil and Adriana Louvier and Silvia Mariscal carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "We fulfill your dreams".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2951134 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Roberto Girault directs. Serguei Saldívar Tanaka behind the camera. Juan Manuel Langarica scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Roberto Girault, shot by Serguei Saldívar Tanaka. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Juan Manuel Langarica. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Jaime Camil and Adriana Louvier and Silvia Mariscal carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "We fulfill your dreams".
8IMDB entry: tt2951134 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.