''The Intruder'' ( es, El prófugo) is a 2020 Argentine
psychological thriller
Psychological thriller is a genre combining the thriller and psychological fiction genres. It is commonly used to describe literature or films that deal with psychological narratives in a thriller or thrilling setting.
In terms of context and co ...
film directed by Natalia Meta. The film is loosely based on the novel ''El mal menor'' by C. E. Feiling. It was selected to compete for the
Golden Bear
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History
The winn ...
in the main competition section at the
70th Berlin International Film Festival
The 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival took place from 20 February to 1 March 2020. It was the first under the leadership of new Berlin Film Festival heads, business administration director Mariette Rissenbeek and artistic director C ...
. It was selected as the Argentine entry for the
Best International Feature Film at the
94th Academy Awards
The 94th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Los Angeles. The awards were scheduled after its u ...
.
Plot
A voice actress faces an identity crisis, convinced her body is being overtaken by intruders from her dreams.
Cast
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Cecilia Roth
Cecilia Edith Rotenberg Gutkin better known as Cecilia Roth (; born August 8, 1956) is an Argentine actress. She is the winner of two Goya Awards and a European Film Award. She is known for being an " Almodóvar girl" and the "muse" of Fito P ...
as Marta
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Nahuel Pérez Biscayart
Nahuel Pérez Biscayart (, ; born 6 March 1986) is an Argentine actor. A polyglot, he is best known for his role in the French film ''BPM (Beats per Minute)'' (2017), which earned him a César and a Lumières Award.
Early life
Pérez Biscayar ...
as Alberto
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Erica Rivas
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* Erica (given name)
* ''Erica'' (plant), a flowering plant genus
* Erica (chatbot), a service of Bank of America
* ''Erica'' (video game), a 2019 FMV video game
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* Eric ...
as Inés
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Daniel Hendler
Daniel Hendler (born 3 January 1976) is a Uruguayan film, television, and theatre actor who works mainly in the cinema of Argentina, where he lives. He is known for his starring roles in films such as ''Bottom of the Sea'', ''Family Law'', ''The ...
as Leopoldo
* Guillermo Arengo as Maestro
See also
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References
External links
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2020 films
2020 thriller films
2020s Spanish-language films
Argentine psychological thriller films
2020s Argentine films
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2020 psychological thriller films
Argentine thriller drama films