Waiting for the Messiah
Originally released in 2000. Waiting for the Messiah is a drama/romance film. directed by Daniel Burman.
Starring Daniel Hendler, Enrique Piñeyro, and Héctor Alterio
Synopsis
In 1999, Argentina's peso craters. Ariel, a young man from Buenos Aires' Jewish community, deals with his mother's fatal illness, finds a job as a night shift surveillance camera monitor, and wonders when he'll discover sex. Santamaria, middle aged, loses his bank job and is dismissed by his wife; he finds stolen wallets in dumpsters to return to their owners. Ariel tells Santamaria's story to a TV reporter who profiles lives on the street. She's Laura, in a relationship with another woman, but perhaps available. Ariel desires Laura, while Santamaria courts Elsa, a washroom attendant who's husband is in prison. Christmas and Hanukkah approach; can anyone connect?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Astrolabio
- BD Cine
- Classic SRL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waiting for the Messiah about?
In 1999, Argentina's peso craters. Ariel, a young man from Buenos Aires' Jewish community, deals with his mother's fatal illness, finds a job as a night shift surveillance camera monitor, and wonde...
Who directed Waiting for the Messiah?
Waiting for the Messiah was directed by Daniel Burman.
How long is Waiting for the Messiah?
Waiting for the Messiah has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Waiting for the Messiah released?
Waiting for the Messiah was released on May 25, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waiting for the Messiah?
The main cast of Waiting for the Messiah includes Daniel Hendler, Enrique Piñeyro, Héctor Alterio, Melina Petriella, Stefania Sandrelli.