Official Competition (Competencia Oficial)

This film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.

In this Spanish comedy, a millionaire decides on his eightieth birthday that he needs something more memorable than business success to guarantee his legacy. He decides to produce a film and after securing the rights to a Nobel Prize-winning novel, engages acclaimed but unconventional auteur Lola Cuevas (Penelope Cruz) to direct. She in turn casts two very different actors – global movie star Felix (Antonio Banderas) and distinguished thespian Iván (Oscar Martínez) - as her leads. Before long, methods, personalities and egos clash!

Official Competition is a clever satire that pokes fun at various elements of film culture, but also has some genuine laugh-out-loud moments. All three actors are clearly enjoying themselves, but it is Cruz that is the standout here.

Directors: Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat

Cast: Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, Oscar Martínez

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