The Candidate
"Only the witch can save us"
Originally released in 2019. The Candidate is a comedy/drama film. directed by René Castellanos. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gustavo Villanueva, Camilo Cifuentes, and Alexandra Restrepo
Synopsis
The naughty and funny witch Dioselina provides esoteric services to her neighbors helping them with rituals and ridiculous oddments, until her success falls apart when Dr. Sarmiento, a corrupt politician closes her business. This situation motivates her to want to unmask the intentions of the politician, uniting with her neighbors in a campaign to give her her due.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Colombia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gustavo Villanueva
as La bruja Dioselina
Camilo Cifuentes
as Felipe Sarmiento
Alexandra Restrepo
as Luisa
Fernando Monge
as Asistente Dioselina
Alberto Saavedra
as Marcos
Patricia Maldonado
as Martha
Edwart Silva
as Andrés
Andrés Carvajal
as Reportero
Inés Prieto
as Emilia
Javier Rodriguez
as Obreches
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Ocho y Medios Comunicaciones
- Diamond Films Colombia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Candidate about?
The naughty and funny witch Dioselina provides esoteric services to her neighbors helping them with rituals and ridiculous oddments, until her success falls apart when Dr. Sarmiento, a corrupt poli...
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by René Castellanos.
How long is The Candidate?
The Candidate has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Candidate released?
The Candidate was released on February 28, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Candidate?
The main cast of The Candidate includes Gustavo Villanueva, Camilo Cifuentes, Alexandra Restrepo, Fernando Monge, Alberto Saavedra.