The Dancer Upstairs
Synopsis
Peru in the mid-1980s is collapsing under the onslaught of a highly organised terrorist movement, and a man named Rejas (Javier Bardem) finds himself unexpectedly at the centre of the action.
Charged with the near-impossible task of identifying and capturing the mysterious leader Ezequiel, Rejas is hampered by the corruption of his superiors and a frighteningly complacent public. As daily bombings strike at the government's foundations, a surreal cocktail of martial law, savage violence and end-of-the-world gaiety grips the nation. Under severe pressure, and perhaps intoxicated himself, he falls for Yolanda (Laura Morante) his daughter's devastatingly beautiful ballet teacher, thus stumbling into a quiet warehouse on the capital's outskirts - and the very heart of the terrorist organisation.
Details
- Year
- 2001
- Type of project
- Features
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
-
John Malkovich
- Producer
- John Malkovich
- Executive Producer
- John Malkovich
- Editor
- Mario Battistel
- Screenwriter
- Nicholas Shakespeare
- Director of Photography
- Jose Luis Alcaine
- Sound
- Antonio Bloch
- Composer
- Pedro Malgheas
- Principal cast
- Javier Bardem, Laura Morante
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Lolafilms, S.A.
C/Velazquez, 1228001 Madrid
Contact: Nadine Luque
19 Garrick Street
London WC2E 9AX
UK
T 020 7845 7900
Sales Company
Lolafilms UK Ltd.
Contact: Nicole Mackey19 Garrick Street
London WC2E 9AX
UK
T 020 7845 7900
nicole.mackey@lolauk.co.uk
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