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Monologues

2021 · 3 min

A brief, tense conversation where two people talk past each other, leaving a quiet sense of frustration and distance.

Directed by
José Topumo
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Starring
Juan Alcalá, Perla Contreras, José Luis 'El Puma' Rodríguez
Tagline
Esta es mi madre, y este soy yo.
Overview
A young man who dreams of being an artist remembers an argument he had with a cousin who distrusted his plans. The disagreement is so great that, even though they both talk, neither of them listens to what the other has to say.

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Directed by
José Topumo
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Starring
Juan Alcalá, Perla Contreras, José Luis 'El Puma' Rodríguez
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
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    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • family
    • identity
    • ambition
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance0
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    thriller, drama
    Directed by
    José Topumo
    Written by
    José Topumo
    Starring
    Juan Alcalá, Perla Contreras, José Luis 'El Puma' Rodríguez, Antonio Molina
    Runtime
    3 min
    Country
    Venezuela
    Languages
    Spanish

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