Background
2018, English. Directed by Toni Bestard.
Ruben is an anodyne guy attracted by the unusual beauty of Alba, an enigmatic woman. Both live in a peculiar silent universe, with established and surrealistic rules. Ruben must break some of these rules to get Alba's attention.
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- 0h 15m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 April 2018
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Toni Bestard
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Background runs 15 minutes (0h 15m).
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Which OTT platform is Background on?
Background isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 April 2018. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Background?
If you liked Background, try You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Numb, The Giant Mechanical Man.
Who directed Background?
Background (2018) was directed by Toni Bestard and stars Diego Ingold, Aina Zuazaga, José Torresma.