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Casting
A team of young aspiring filmmakers are searching for the ideal actress for a horror film. The candidates are forced to endure long torture scenes, which they cannot stop once begun, including strange incisions in different parts of the body with sharp instruments of various sizes, the use of cigarettes and blowtorches to burn the skin, the crushing of the toes at the point of a hammer, and other twisted things that leaving the girls as bleeding remains. This is alternated with direct explanations to the camera by the director, the producer, and the cameraman who explain their crazy criteria about art and the aesthetic-dramatic sense of the scenes.
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Plot Summary
A struggling theater company is on the brink of closure, facing financial ruin and dwindling audiences. The play they are set to stage, 'The Winter's Tale,' is their last hope for survival. However, the eccentric director insists on unconventional casting choices, leading to chaos and unexpected artistic breakthroughs.
Critical Reception
Casting received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its quirky humor and performances, particularly from Richard Wilson. Some found the plot somewhat predictable, but generally appreciated its charm and heart.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ensemble cast and witty dialogue.
Appreciated for its charming and offbeat comedic approach to theater life.
Some viewers found the pacing a bit slow in parts.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not widely available on Google reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around a real, although defunct, theater in London, adding to its authentic atmosphere.
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