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The Distinguished Citizen streaming

Original title: El ciudadano ilustre
2016 Movie Spain, Argentina Drama, Comedy 118 min Ages 16+
By: Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat With: Manuel Vicente, Andrea Frigerio, Iván Steinhardt, Nora Navas, Dady Brieva

After refusing big and prestigious awards all over the world, Mr. Mantovani, a Literature Nobel Prize winner, accepts an invitation to visit his hometown in Argentina, which has been the inspiration for all of his books. It turns out that accepting this invitation is the worse idea of his life. Expect the unexpected when you have used real people as characters in your novels.

Filmium rating
76%

Mood

Humorous
Melancholic
Reflective
Satirical
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Gastón Duprat
Mariano Cohn
Andrés Duprat
Oscar Martínez
Andrea Frigerio
Dady Brieva
Manuel Vicente
Belén Chavanne
Iván Steinhardt
Nora Navas
Oscar Martinez

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven
Dialogue-Driven
Location Shooting
Long Takes
Naturalistic Lighting
Realism
Situational Comedy

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Non-Linear

Pace

Deliberate
Moderate
Slow-Paced
Steady
Thoughtful

Runtime

Moderate Length

Soundtrack

Subtle Score

Style

Character-Driven
Cinematic
Comedic-Drama
Drama
Mid-Budget
Narrative Structure
Narrative-Driven
Realistic

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Cultural Reconciliation
Exile Vs Hometown
Identity

Characters

Art Curator
Literature Nobel Prize Winner
Local Residents

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Thought-Provoking

Historical Context

Contemporary Argentina
European Exile

Key Plot Points

Personal Reflection
Public Reception
Return To Roots

Plot

Cultural Clash
Cultural Dissonance
Hometown Visit
Identity
Literary Nobel Laureate
Self-Discovery

Setting

Argentina
Cultural Landscape
Small Argentine Town
Small Town
Urban-Rural Contrast

Shooting Location

Good Aires
Navarro
Wolves

Theme

Belonging
Cultural Belonging
Cultural Contrast
Exile
Identity
Social Critique

Genre

Character Study
Comedy-Drama
International Film
Satire

Audiences

Adults
Art Lovers
Cultural Explorers
Intellectuals
Literature Enthusiasts

Titles

The Distinguished Citizen

Awards

Platino Award For Best Ibero-American Film
Volpi Cup For Best Actor

Critical Reception

100% Rotten Tomatoes

Festivals

Venice International Film Festival

Ratings

7.2/10 Average

Reception

Awards
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Film Festival Success
High Ratings
Venice Film Festival

Production Countries

Argentina
Spain

Release Year

2016
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