The Candidate
2016, Spanish. Directed by Daniel Hendler.
A team of advisers is brought in to manufacture the image of Marchand, producing social media profiles, commercials and a new public persona. Conflict arises when it is revealed that not everyone is who they present themselves to be. At his country estate, a rich businessman who wants to be president is groomed by a campaign team to create an image palatable to middle-class voters.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 27 October 2016
- Original title
- El candidato
- Country
- Argentina, Uruguay
- Written by
- Daniel Hendler, Alberto Rojas Apel
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The Candidate runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate (2016) was directed by Daniel Hendler and stars Diego De Paula, Matías Singer, Ana Katz.