The Fantastic World of Juan Orol

Mexico’s half-forgotten B-movie master, “involuntary surrealist” Juan Orol (1897–1988), receives a pitch-perfect tribute in this deft, irresistible love letter to a self-made man of showbiz whose career spanned half a century and nearly 60 films. Abetted by an all-pro cast, del Amo’s brilliant interpretation of Orol’s life exudes a droll underdog charm, and almost every frame is an infectious homage to the golden age of cinema, the wiles of memory, and the art of fantasy.

Country:

Mexico

Genre:

Comedy

Duration:

94 minutes

Year:

2012

Director:

Sebastián del Amo

Cast:

Juan Orol

Mary Esquivel

Dinora

General Cruz

Don Guillermo

Crew:

Director

Executive Producer

Executive Producer

Producer

Associate Producer