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The Man Who Loved UFOs

The Man Who Loved UFOs

In a world desperate for wonders, one man found his calling... even if it meant creating them.

20246.51h 47mR

Overview

In the late 1980s, journalist José de Zer seeks proof of alien life in Argentina — even if he has to fake evidence — causing a surreal media circus.

Directed by Diego Lerman
Written by Diego Lerman, Adrián Biniez
Produced by Diego Lerman, Nicolás Avruj
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Top Cast

Leonardo Sbaraglia

Leonardo Sbaraglia

José de Zer

Sergio Prina

Sergio Prina

Chango

Osmar Núñez

Osmar Núñez

Saporitti

R

Renata Lerman

Marti

M

María Merlino

Roxy

Agustín Rittano

Agustín Rittano

Ing. Sixto Schiaffino

Norman Briski

Norman Briski

Checho

Daniel Aráoz

Daniel Aráoz

Recabarren

Mónica Ayos

Mónica Ayos

La Monica

Paula Grinszpan

Paula Grinszpan

Alicia

Themes & Keywords

journalistufoargentina1980s

About The Man Who Loved UFOs

The Man Who Loved UFOs is a drama, comedy, fantasy film released in 2024 exploring themes of journalist, ufo, argentina, 1980s. Directed by Diego Lerman, it stars Leonardo Sbaraglia, Sergio Prina, Osmar Núñez. In the late 1980s, journalist José de Zer seeks proof of alien life in Argentina — even if he has to fake evidence — causing a surreal media circus.

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