Zama (2017)
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- Unrated
- 1h 55min
- Drama, History
- 28 Sep 2017 (Argentina)
- Movie
Based on the novel by Antonio Di Benedetto written in 1956, on Don Diego de Zama, a Spanish officer of the seventeenth century settled in Asunción, who awaits his transfer to Buenos Aires.
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- 42 wins & 48 nominations.
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Cast
| Daniel Giménez Cacho | ... |
Zama
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| Lola Dueñas | ... |
Luciana
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Matheus Nachtergaele | ... |
Vicuña Porto / Soldado Gaspar Toledo
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| Juan Minujín | ... |
Ventura Prieto
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Nahuel Cano | ... |
Fernández
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| Mariana Nunes | ... |
Malemba
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Carlos Defeo | ... |
El Oriental
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| Rafael Spregelburd | ... |
Capitán Parrilla
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Carlos Cano | ... |
Guardia
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Jorge Román | ... |
Reo
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Gustavo Böhm | ... |
Gobernador I
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Massamba Seye | ... |
Mensajero I
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| Germán De Silva | ... |
Indalecio
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Vicenzo Navarro Rindel | ... |
Hijo Oriental
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Dolores Ocampo | ... |
Amanda
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Clara Diaz | ... |
Eulalia
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Juan Pablo Gómez | ... |
Bermúdez
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Paula Grinzpan | ... |
Rita
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| Ricardo Merkin | ... |
Domingo
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Cheikh Gueye | ... |
Sirviente negro Domingo I
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Alain Ngouant | ... |
Sirviente negro Domingo II
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Alejandro Ros | ... |
Dama I
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María Onis | ... |
Dama II
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Mónica Moya | ... |
Dama III
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Vando Villamil | ... |
Ministro contador
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Dolores Sánchez | ... |
Cuidadora
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Herminda Martínez | ... |
Sanadora indígena
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Axel Francia | ... |
Ayudante sanadora indígena
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| Willy Lemos | ... |
Obispo
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Sheyner Cristian Díaz Gómez | ... |
Adolescente iglesia
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Isidoro Tolcachir | ... |
Anciano Irala
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Elvira Onetto | ... |
Anciana Irala
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Luna Paiva | ... |
Chica Irala
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Daniel Veronese | ... |
Gobernador II
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Marcelo Sein | ... |
Faltito
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Guido Berenblum | ... |
Hombre exótico
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María Etelvina Peredez | ... |
Emilia
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Milo Alberto Gutiérrez | ... |
Hijo Zama
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Ricardo Laurore | ... |
Mensajero II
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Silvia Luque | ... |
Zumala / Tora
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John Smith Joseph | ... |
Mensajero IV
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Rodolfo Prantte | ... |
Gobernador III
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Angel Eduardo Benítez | ... |
Soldado mellizo A
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César Ernesto Benítez | ... |
Soldado mellizo B
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Nanego Lira | ... |
Soldado II
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Francisca Domínguez | ... |
India ciega
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Evandro Melo | ... |
Baqueano
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Jorge Raúl Ojeda | ... |
Soldado III
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Fidel Gómez | ... |
Mbayá I
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Ricardo Largo | ... |
Mbayá II
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Esther Silvina López | ... |
Chica mbayá
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Marcial Gonzales | ... |
Cacique anciano mbayá I
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Carlos Fernández | ... |
Cacique anciano mbayá II
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Lisandra Mansilla | ... |
Madre niño mbayá
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Edgar Acosta | ... |
Niño indio final
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Camila Sosa |
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Directed by
| Lucrecia Martel | ||
Written by
| Antonio Di Benedetto | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| Lucrecia Martel | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Agustín Almodóvar | ... | co-producer |
| Pedro Almodóvar | ... | co-producer |
| Joslyn Barnes | ... | co-producer |
| Alejandro Cacetta | ... | co-producer |
| Vania Catani | ... | producer (as Vânia Catani) |
| Juan Manuel Collado | ... | associate producer |
| Pablo Cruz | ... | co-producer |
| Benjamín Domenech | ... | producer |
| Eva Eisenloeffel | ... | co-producer |
| Elvira González Fraga | ... | associate producer |
| Claire Gadéa | ... | co-producer (as Claire Gadea) |
| Santiago Gallelli | ... | producer |
| Juan Pablo Galli | ... | co-producer |
| Gael García Bernal | ... | executive producer |
| Esther García | ... | co-producer |
| Juan Ignacio Garri | ... | assistant producer |
| Danny Glover | ... | co-producer |
| Camila Grisolía | ... | assistant producer |
| Tarcila Jacob | ... | supervising producer |
| Guillermo Kuitca | ... | associate producer |
| Marie-Pierre Macia | ... | co-producer |
| Michel Merkt | ... | co-producer |
| Ricardo Monastier | ... | film executive |
| Alejandro Musich | ... | associate producer |
| Marta Núñez Puerto | ... | line producer: Mexico |
| Juan Perdomo | ... | co-producer |
| Leontine Petit | ... | co-producer |
| Shirly Podhorzer | ... | coordinating producer |
| Susan Rockefeller | ... | co-producer |
| Matias Roveda | ... | producer |
| Georges Schoucair | ... | co-producer |
| Julia Solomonoff | ... | associate producer |
| Angelisa Stein | ... | executive producer |
| Fabiana Tiscornia | ... | associate producer |
| Luís Urbano | ... | co-producer |
| Juan Vera | ... | co-producer |
Cinematography by
| Rui Poças | ||
Editing by
| Karen Harley | ||
| Miguel Schverdfinger | ||
Editorial Department
| Pablo Barbieri Carrera | ... | consultant editor / teaser editor |
| Andrea Bendrich | ... | post-production assistant |
| Wouter Betting | ... | digital deliveries |
| Miga Bär | ... | digital intermediate supervisor |
| Erik Demeris | ... | dcp mastering |
| Maarten Heijblok | ... | conform editor |
| Remco Mastwijk | ... | post-production facilities |
| Juan Ignacio Menchaca | ... | assistant editor |
| Juan Pablo Menchón | ... | assistant editor (as Juan Pablo Menchon) |
| Leon Noordzij | ... | trailer editor |
| Pablo Polo | ... | mastering |
| Gideon Schaaps | ... | dcp mastering |
| Fleur Stikkelorum | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Wouter Suyderhoud | ... | colorist |
| Sebastian Toro | ... | post-production supervisor |
Casting By
| Natalia Smirnoff | ||
| Verónica Souto | ||
Art Direction by
| María Onis | ||
| Renata Pinheiro | ||
Costume Design by
| Julio Suárez | ||
Makeup Department
| Marisa Amenta | ... | makeup artist |
| Maria Catalina Cangero | ... | hair stylist |
| Angela Garacija | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Alberto Moccia | ... | key hair stylist |
| Sebastián Molchasky | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Víctor Muñoz | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Paula Riofrio | ... | assistant makeup artist / makeup and hair assistant |
Production Management
| Juca Diaz | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Sofia Rovaletti | ... | executive assistant |
| Mariano Sanchez Davalos | ... | assistant production manager |
| Pablo Trachter | ... | production manager |
| Fabien Trampont | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Federico D'Auria | ... | first assistant director |
| Natan De Leo | ... | second assistant director |
| Fabiana Tiscornia | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Paloma Ambel | ... | assistant art director (as Paloma Amel) |
| Karen Araújo | ... | set designer (as Karen Araujo) |
| Nicolas Giorgis | ... | Art Producer |
| Dani Vilela | ... | set designer |
Sound Department
| Ignacio Arrojo | ... | adr recordist |
| Guido Berenblum | ... | sound designer / sound |
| Charles Bussienne | ... | sound assistant: auditorium |
| José E. Caldararo | ... | foley artist (as José Caldararo) |
| Emmanuel Croset | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Manuel de Andres | ... | sound editor |
| Leyla de la Hoz | ... | adr mixer |
| Bechen de Loredo | ... | foley recordist |
| Leandro de Loredo | ... | adr mixer |
| Gerardo Kalmar | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rafael Millán | ... | foley recordist |
| Flavio Nogueira | ... | additional adr mixer |
| Sebastián Pappalardo | ... | additional sound design and editing |
| Guido Pera | ... | adr recordist |
| Lisandro Rumeau | ... | boom operator |
| Sebastián Sonzogni | ... | foley artist |
| Victor Alejandro Tendler | ... | sound recordist |
Visual Effects by
| Stefan Beekhuijzen | ... | visual effects coordinator: Filmmore |
| Berenice Diman | ... | visual effects artist: Filmmore |
| Pablo E. Herrera | ... | visual effects artist |
| Nina Lankveld | ... | visual effects artist: Filmmore |
| Geraldina Rodriguez | ... | editor |
| Tom Selbeck | ... | visual effects artist: Filmmore |
| Matthijs Slijkhuis | ... | visual effects artist: Filmmore |
| Frank Spies | ... | visual effects artist: Filmmore |
| Daan Spruijt | ... | visual effects artist: Filmmore |
| Santiago Svirsky | ... | On-set VFX Supervisor |
| Hans van Helden | ... | visual effect supervisor: Filmmore |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Pablo Bernst | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Alberto Brunet | ... | additional electrician |
| Alejandro Cacopardo | ... | electrician |
| Miguel Caram | ... | camera operator |
| Sergio Céliz | ... | genny operator |
| Jeronimo del Castillo | ... | second assistant camera (as Jerónimo del Castillo) |
| Valeria Fiorini | ... | still photographer |
| Santiago Gitelman | ... | electrician |
| Manuel Juncker | ... | electrician |
| Matías Lanatta | ... | chief electric (as Matias Lanata) |
| Federico Martini | ... | additional electrician |
| Federico Olsina | ... | electrician |
| Miguel Rivarola | ... | best boy electric |
| Walter Saavedra | ... | electrician |
| Guillermo Saposnik | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Julieta Galvez | ... | casting assistant |
| Daniela Marinaro | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Natalia Alayón | ... | costume assistant |
| Romina Azzigotti | ... | costume assistant |
| Federico Brú | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Valeria Fernández | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Jorge Lopez | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Eugenia D'Alessio | ... | location manager |
| Santiago Serret | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Gustavo Montenegro | ... | music clearance |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pablo Ramos | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Iddo Arad | ... | legal counsel: Frankfurt, Kurnit, Klein & Selz |
| Alam Canales | ... | production accountant |
| Emmanuelle Depaix | ... | communications department |
| Sarah Dhanens | ... | production associate |
| Bruno Fauceglia | ... | titles designer |
| Ruth Heida | ... | post production co-ordinator |
| Ezequiel Laborda | ... | production assistant |
| Richard Lormand | ... | publicist: International |
| Sarisa Middleton | ... | accountant: Louverture Films |
| Ricardo Monastier | ... | Sales Representative |
| Ignacio Montenegro | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Sergio Rey | ... | communications department |
| Silvia Sancho | ... | Head of Administration |
| Edgardo Sanucci | ... | legal consultant |
| Elsemijn Teulings | ... | head of finance: Lemming Film |
Thanks
| María Alché | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Javier Braier | ... | special thanks |
| Daniel Burman | ... | thanks |
| Juan Pablo Domenech | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Marcelo Martinez | ... | thanks / the producers wish to thank |
| Alejandro Ros | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Lita Stantic | ... | special thanks |
| Gonzalo Tobal | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
- Bananeira Filmes
- Canana Films (co-production)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (with the support of)
- El Deseo (co-production)
- Institut français (with the support of)
- Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales (INCAA) (with the support of)
- Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA) (with the support of)
- KNM (co-production)
- L'Aide aux cinémas du monde (with the support of)
- Lemming Film (co-production)
- Louverture Films (co-production)
- MPM Film (co-production)
- Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Développement International (with the support of)
- Nederlands Filmfonds (with the support of)
- O Som e a Fúria (co-production)
- Patagonik Film Group (co-production)
- Perdomo Productions
- Picnic Producciones (co-production)
- Programa Ibermedia (with the support of)
- Rei Cine (produced by)
- Rei Pictures
- Schortcut Films (co-production)
Distributors
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Argentina (2017) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Strand Releasing (2017) (United States) (subtitled)
- trigon-film (2017) (Switzerland)
- BTeam Pictures (2018) (Spain)
- De Filmfreak (2018) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Grandfilm (2018) (Germany)
- Limelight Distribution (2018) (Australia) (subtitled)
- Limelight Distribution (2018) (New Zealand) (subtitled)
- Shellac Distribution (2018) (France) (theatrical)
- Stowarzyszenie Nowe Horyzonty (2018) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Vitrine Filmes (2018) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Weird Wave (2018) (Greece) (theatrical)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- absolut MEDIEN (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Filmmore (post-production facilities)
- HD Argentina (camera equipment provided by)
- Netherlands Film Production Incentive (funding: EUR 42,893)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Stationed in a remote outpost in late 18th-century Argentina, magistrate Don Diego de Zama, an officer of the Spanish Crown, has left everything behind. But Zama has a dream. While leading a mundane, solitary life, Zama longs for a transfer in recognition of his dedication. However, as the months turn into years, patient Zama finds himself forced to endure humiliation and endless games of brinkmanship, slowly succumbing to lust and paranoia. Is all hope lost? Written by Nick Riganas |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The movie was filmed in 2015 but spent two years in post-production. Long delays were due to Lucrecia Martel's battle with uterine cancer. She announced in 2017 during promotion for the completed film that she was in remission. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Story of Film: A New Generation (2021). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Siempre en mi corazón See more » |
| Quotes |
Gobernador II:
What are you writing? Fernández: A book, Governor. Zama: We need to draft a letter to be sealed and... Gobernador II: A book? A book? Make children, not books. Learn a lesson from our Magistrate, Manuel. Fernández: I can't know how my children will be. But I do know how this book will be. See more » |