Tortilla y Cinema (1997)

Plot Summary

Benjamin Ballon wants to be a filmmaker, and has devoted a large part of his life for the past few years to getting to the point of filming an independent movie. He has been encouraged by Carmen Maura (playing herself), an established star, who has agreed to appear in his first film, and it is her level-headedness, calmness, and general good sense that keeps the project moving along, despite Benjamin's inexperience and a very temperamental male lead. On one occasion when the male lead is hours late for a shoot, her calm is the only thing which keeps the crew from walking out. The title comes from Maura's habit of bringing homemade tortillas to meetings, and using them to get her way.

Full Cast & Characters

Carmen Maura

Carmen Maura, the movie star

Marc Duret

Benjamin Ballon, the director

Michel Aumont

Michel Aumont

Marina Tomé

Christine, the producer

Marianne Groves

Leïla, Benjamin's girlfriend

Mouss Diouf

Sydney, the costume designer

José Otero

José

Pétronille De Saint-Rapt

Elisa, Benjamin's sister

Nathalie Boileau

Denise, the make up artist

Martine Guillaud

Martine, the first assistant director

Isabelle Pottier

Nikita, the hairdresser

Catherine Siriez

Catherine, the production accountant

Director & Crew

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