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FilmWeek Feature: Larry interviews Julio Torres on 'Problemista'
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Mar 22, 2024
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FilmWeek Feature: Larry interviews Julio Torres on 'Problemista'

Today on FilmWeek, Larry interviews writer and director Julio Torres about his new film 'Problemista'

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PROBLEMISTA is a new A24 comedy about an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life. As time runs out on his work visa, Alejandro attempts to get his erratic art-world outcast boss, played by Tilda Swinton, to be that cosigner. She becomes his only hope to stay in the country. The film premiered at SXSW where it was nominated for the Audience Award. It stars Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, and Isabella Rosselini narrates the film.

Today on FilmWeek, Larry interviews writer and director Julio Torres about his new film 'Problemista.'

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