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The Motive

The Motive

20176.21h 44m

Overview

Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.

Directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca
Written by Javier Cercas, Alejandro Hernández, Manuel Martín Cuenca
Produced by Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson, David Naranjo, Manuel Martín Cuenca
Box OfficeBudget: $2.7M0

Top Cast

Javier Gutiérrez

Javier Gutiérrez

Álvaro

María León

María León

Amanda

Adelfa Calvo

Adelfa Calvo

Building Manager

Adriana Paz

Adriana Paz

Irene

Tenoch Huerta Mejía

Tenoch Huerta Mejía

Enrique

Antonio de la Torre

Antonio de la Torre

Teacher

Cris Nollet

Cris Nollet

Policía 2

R

Rafael Téllez

Mr. Montero

D

Domi del Postigo

Presenter

J

José Carlos Carmona

Jesús

Themes & Keywords

writing workshopaspiring writerseville, spain

About The Motive

The Motive is a drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of writing workshop, aspiring writer, seville, spain. Directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca, it stars Javier Gutiérrez, María León, Adelfa Calvo. Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.

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