Extraterrestrial (2011 film)

Extraterrestrial

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Nacho Vigalondo
Produced by
  • Nacho Vigalondo
  • Nahikari Ipiña
Written by Nacho Vigalondo
Starring
Music by Jorge Magaz
Cinematography Jon D. Domínguez
Production
company
  • Arsénico Producciones
  • Sayaka Producciones Audiovisuales
Distributed by Vértigo Films
Release dates
  • September 11, 2011 (2011-09-11) (Toronto International Film Festival)
  • March 23, 2012 (2012-03-23) (Spain)
Country Spain
Language Spanish

Extraterrestrial (Spanish: Extraterrestre) is a 2011 Spanish science-fiction romantic comedy.[1] Directed by Nacho Vigalondo (in his second feature), it stars Michelle Jenner, Julian Villagran and Carlos Areces.

It was filmed in Cantabria, in northern Spain and premiered in Spain on March 23, 2012. The film has shown worldwide: in the International Film Festival in Toronto, the International Film Festival of San Sebastian, the Sitges Film Festival in Sitges, Spain, and the Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas.

Synopsis

Julio (Julian Villagran) wakes up one morning in an apartment, unable to remember what happened the night before. He barely has a chance to speak to the girl he spent the previous evening with, Julia (Michelle Jenner), when it becomes clear there is an alien spacecraft hanging over the city.

Before long they discover the next door neighbor, Angel; and Julia's boyfriend, Carlos are both alive.

Cast

References

  1. "'Extraterrestrial': Hovering between sci-fi and romantic comedy". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 31 March 2013.

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