Penélope Cruz: leading role for a directorial debut

Two Spanish acting stars are helping Argentinian Juan Diego Botto (44, "White Lines") make his directorial debut: Both Penélope Cruz (46, "Open Secret") and Luis Tosar (48, "Eye for an Eye") are in the cast of the film "En los Margenes", in German "On the edges", as reported by "Deadline". The film portrays people who cannot pay for their apartments and have to vacate them. This is a highly topical issue, especially in times of crisis.

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Oscar winner Cruz sees it that way and said about the upcoming film project: "I think Juan wrote a great script and has an important story to tell. I have always admired his work as a writer and actor and I always knew that he was a great director Things going on. "

To research the film, in which Cruz plays a woman who is threatened with eviction, Botto has conducted numerous interviews with those affected. Filming is slated to start in Spain later this year.

The film is produced by Morena Films, the co-production is carried out by the Spanish broadcaster RTVE, and Head Gear Films is also financially involved in the production. It is not the first collaboration for those involved: Cruz and Tosar were together in front of the camera for the drama "Ma Ma" in 2015, the film was also created in collaboration with Morena Films.