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I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me

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Juan Pablo travels with his girlfriend Valentina to study a PhD in Literature in Barcelona. But before he leaves Mexico, he gets involved in a criminal network, which inspires him to write the novel of his dreams, while his life takes absurd and sinister turns.
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Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 07/04/2024
4/5
Its twisted storyline portrays a gripping story that does a great job of holding your interest with its wit, humour and drama. Go to Full Review
Hugo Hernández Valdivia Cinexcepción 06/10/2024
75/100
As daring and unpleasant as it is illuminating. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Jose Solís Common Sense Media 01/30/2024
With only three films to his name, director Fernando Frias has created one of the most unapologetic, riveting bodies of work in contemporary cinema, capturing modern Mexico at its best and worst. Go to Full Review
Ernesto Diezmartinez Letras Libres 12/04/2023
2/4
Despite its elegant mise-en-scene, the transition to the screen of Juan Pablo Villalobos's novel shows enormous difficulties in translating the book's sharp humor. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Cristina Escobar LatinaMedia.Co 11/29/2023
Plays expertly with its elements, juxtaposing its comic elements with growing suspense to make a taught work of social commentary that lampoons colonialism. Go to Full Review
Romey Norton Ready Steady Cut 11/22/2023
3/5
If you are a fan of avant-garde-style films, this is one to invest your time in. However, if you’re looking for a crime-thriller or comedy, your expectations may not be met and you may find this film slow and boring. Go to Full Review
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Daryl D @DmacVisuals Dec 11 Unreliable narrator energy See more Candy L 12/29/2024 I enjoyed this movie- slow burn and avant-garde. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Juan Pablo travels with his girlfriend Valentina to study a PhD in Literature in Barcelona. But before he leaves Mexico, he gets involved in a criminal network, which inspires him to write the novel of his dreams, while his life takes absurd and sinister turns.
Director
Fernando Frias
Producer
Antonio Asensio, Paloma Molina
Screenwriter
Juan Pablo Villalobos, Maria Camila Arias
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Zeta Studios, Exile Content Studio
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 22, 2023
Runtime
1h 57m
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