Before Opening Night
2011, Spanish. Directed by Santiago Giralt.
This Argentinian dramedy gives us elements of Woody Allen’s nervous comedy and Cassavetes’ melodramatic roller coaster in a storm of egos that takes place on one decisive weekend in the lives of Juana, a popular actress about to star in an important theater production, and her husband Roman, a director suffering from writer’s block. The couple’s daughter, Lila, serves as a mirror reflecting her parents’ frustrations and joys. The long takes, atmospheric music, and stellar performances, give a poignant, sometimes hilarious portrayal of a family as they attempt to negotiate their egos with their marriage and artistic lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 3 November 2011
- Original title
- Antes del estreno
- Country
- Argentina
- Written by
- John Cassavetes, Santiago Giralt
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Before Opening Night runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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Before Opening Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
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Who directed Before Opening Night?
Before Opening Night (2011) was directed by Santiago Giralt and stars Érica Rivas, Nahuel Mutti, Miranda de la Serna.