''Body Confusion'' () is a 2004 Spanish fantasy comedy-drama film written and directed by which stars

Gustavo Salmerón Gustavo Salmerón García (born 27 August 1970 in Madrid, Spain as Gustavo García Salmerón), is a Spanish actor and writer, known for ''Lots of Kids, a Monkey and a Castle'' (2017), ''Mensaka'' (1998) and '' Asfalto'' (2000). Biography From ...

José Coronado José María Coronado García (born 14 August 1957) is a Spanish film and television actor and former model. His performances playing (often corrupt and/or morally dubious) law enforcement officer roles have brought him some of the greatest succ ...

, and Goya Toledo.

Plot

Bruno, a

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agent at a low-ebb, finds out that he actually is an actor (Alex) portraying a character in a movie. He seeks to reach out to the movie director in a parallel reality to get his affairs in order.

Cast

Production

The film is a Cartel production. Shooting locations included

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and its surroundings.

Release

The film was presented at the

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in April 2004. It was released theatrically in Spain on 13 August 2004.

Reception

Mirito Torreiro of ''

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'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, considering that the helmer get himself into a mess from which he emerges well and on his own feet, highlighting a script full of smart cheats.

Accolades

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References

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