Benjamin Ballon wants to be a filmmaker, and has devoted a large part of his life for the past few years to getting to the point of filming an independent movie. He has been encouraged by Carmen Maura (playing herself), an established star, who has agreed to appear in his first film, and it is her level-headedness, calmness, and general good sense that keeps the project moving along, despite Benjamin's inexperience and a very temperamental male lead. On one occasion when the male lead is hours late for a shoot, her calm is the only thing which keeps the crew from walking out. The title comes from Maura's habit of bringing homemade tortillas to meetings, and using them to get her way.
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Carmen Maura
Carmen Maura, the movie star
Known for
Volver
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Marc Duret
Benjamin Ballon, the director
Known for
Nikita
The Big Blue
Michel Aumont
Michel Aumont
Known for
The Count of Monte Cristo
The ComDads
Marina Tomé
Christine, the producer
Known for
Back to Burgundy
Mr. Know-It-All
Marianne Groves
Leïla, Benjamin's girlfriend
Known for
The Closet
In Harmony
Mouss Diouf
Sydney, the costume designer
Known for
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra
Mandabi
José Otero
José
Also in
Subway
Asphalt
Pétronille De Saint-Rapt
Elisa, Benjamin's sister
No other roles listed
Nathalie Boileau
Denise, the make up artist
Also in
Changing Sides
Baloche
Martine Guillaud
Martine, the first assistant director
Also in
Les Allumettes suédoises
Isabelle Pottier
Nikita, the hairdresser
No other roles listed
Catherine Siriez
Catherine, the production accountant
Also in
Le Jeune Fabre
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Martin Provost Director · Bruno Bertoli Composer Éric Guichard Cinematographer
First release April 30, 1997 · Produced in France · Production Canal+
Production
Odessa Films
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Canal+
Production
France
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Languages
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · April 30, 1997
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Spain
July 4, 1998 · Premiere · L'Alfàs del Pi Film Festival
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