2013 | Drama | 1hr, 35m

Roberto (famed Spanish comic José Mota) once had a promising careers in advertising. But now out of work during the economic downturn, he struggles to keep his family afloat and their dire situation ... more

In Movie Theaters U.S.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Limited Limited Release

On Blu-ray & DVD

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

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DIRECTOR

Alex de la Iglesia

Screenwriter

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Companies

Rating MPAA

Not Available

Languages

Spanish

Storyline

Roberto (famed Spanish comic José Mota) once had a promising careers in advertising. But now out of work during the economic downturn, he struggles to keep his family afloat and their dire situation a secret from his adoring wife Luisa (Salma Hayek). After yet another dead end interview, it seems like reality will come crashing down on Roberto – until a freak car accident places him at the center of a wild media storm. Realizing his opportunity, Roberto hires a brazen agent to help him leverage his new found fame into fortune, but Luisa begins to worry about what lengths Roberto will go to for his family’s security.
official plot version from ifcfilms.com

Also Known As

• La chispa de la vida

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