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Problemista (2024)
Director: Julio Torres
Cast: Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, Isabella Rossellini
6.7
85%Runtime104 min
Rating15
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Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Problemista (2024), directed by Julio Torres, has received critical acclaim, with an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film's quirky comedy and its lead actor's performance have been praised by critics. While it has a more modest 6.7/10 rating on IMDb, the film's unique vision and artistic merits have resonated with audiences.
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Directed by the acclaimed comedian Julio Torres, Problemista (2024) offers a delightfully offbeat and visually imaginative exploration of the struggles of an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador trying to navigate life in New York City. Blending quirky humor with heartfelt themes, the film features standout performances from Torres and the iconic Tilda Swinton, making it a must-see for fans of Torres' unique comedic sensibilities.
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Problemista is a 2023 American surrealist comedy-drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Julio Torres in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Tilda Swinton, Torres, RZA, Greta Lee, Catalina Saavedra, James Scully, and Isabella Rossellini. Its plot follows a struggling aspiring toy designer from El Salvador who starts working for an erratic art-world outcast in New York City, hoping to stay in the country and realize his dream before his work visa expires.
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