
Contracuerpo
Drama
Overview
Part of the trilogy "A Contraluz", three short films by Eduardo Chapero-Jackson completed with "Lightborne" (2007) and "The End" (2008). Premiered in official selection at Venice and pre-selected for the Oscars, this film whose main character is Macarena Gomez, tells the story of a young woman, obsessed with her appearance, who tries to become a mannequin.
Top Cast


Macarena Gómez
Macarena Gómez
Chica
Macarena Gómez
Chica


Sarai Encinas Martín
Sarai Encinas Martín
Niña
Sarai Encinas Martín
Niña


Yaiza Guimaré
Yaiza Guimaré
Dependienta 1
Yaiza Guimaré
Dependienta 1
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