Weightwatch (2002)
"La suerte de la fea... a la bonita no le importa" (original title)

Known in English at Festivals as "Weightwatch," this title captures the essence of the film. Susie is obsessed about losing weight, thus being "bonita" and not "gorda" - the two keywords in... See full summary »

Director:

Fernando Eimbcke

Writer:

Fernando Eimbcke

Stars:

Alejandra Gollas, Alma Wilheleme, Evelyn González

Cast

Credited cast:
Alejandra Gollas	...	Susy (as Alejandra Gollás)
Alma Wilheleme	...	Pamela / Fairy
Evelyn González	...	Friend
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dulce Guerrero	...	Pamela (voice)

Storyline

Known in English at Festivals as "Weightwatch," this title captures the essence of the film. Susie is obsessed about losing weight, thus being "bonita" and not "gorda" - the two keywords in the original Spanish title. She calls on a fairy godmother to grants her three wishes. Susie resorts to these to become the most beautiful woman in the world.

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Genres:

Short | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

10 August 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Esprimi un desiderio

Filming Locations:

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

10 min

Color:

Color

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