The Paranoids


1h 38m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Thirty-something Luciano Gauna is odd. A failing screenwriter in Buenos Aires, Luciano lives in an almost intense state of paranoia, afraid of everything from STDs to even his doorman. When his childhood friend Manuel, a very successful TV producer, returns from Madrid with his stunning new girlfrie

Film Details

Also Known As
Los Paranoicos, Paranoicos, Paranoids
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Foreign
Romance
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Oscilloscope Pictures; Oscilloscope Pictures; Primer Plano Film Group

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

Synopsis

Thirty-something Luciano Gauna is odd. A failing screenwriter in Buenos Aires, Luciano lives in an almost intense state of paranoia, afraid of everything from STDs to even his doorman. When his childhood friend Manuel, a very successful TV producer, returns from Madrid with his stunning new girlfriend Sofia, his world is thrown into a near desperate funk. He discovers that Manuel has unflatteringly modeled him as the lead character on a successful Spanish TV show called THE PARANOIDS, which Manuel is now bringing to Argentina.When Manuel leaves on a business trip to Chile, Lucian's remaining grip on reality unravels when he's left alone with Sofia and her alluring charm.

Film Details

Also Known As
Los Paranoicos, Paranoicos, Paranoids
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Foreign
Romance
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Oscilloscope Pictures; Oscilloscope Pictures; Primer Plano Film Group

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States March 2009

Released in United States on Video April 12, 2011

Released in United States September 2008

Released in United States Winter January 22, 2010

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (New Directors Competition) April 23-May 7, 2009.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Special Screenings) March 13-21, 2009.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Discovery) September 4-13, 2008.

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (New Directors Competition) April 23-May 7, 2009.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.)

Released in United States Winter January 22, 2010 (New York City)

Released in United States March 2009 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Special Screenings) March 13-21, 2009.)

Released in United States on Video April 12, 2011

Feature directorial debut for Gabriel Medina.

Released in United States September 2008 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Discovery) September 4-13, 2008.)