Problemista movie storyline. Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream. From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system.
Problemista is a 2023 American surrealist comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by Julio Torres. It stars Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, Greta Lee, Catalina Saavedra, James Scully, and Isabella Rosselini. The film follows a struggling aspiring toy designer from El Salvador who starts working for an erratic art-world outcast in New York City, hoping to stay in the country and realize his dream before his work visa expires.
Problemista had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 13, 2023. It was scheduled to be released on August 4, 2023, before it was delayed due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. It was eventually rescheduled to be released on March 1, 2024.
Problemista (2024)
Directed by: Julio Torres
Starring: Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, Isabella Rossellini, Larry Owens, Catalina Saavedra, Greta Lee, James Scully, Kelly McCormack, Eudora Peterson, Sheila Moikangoa, Milagros Rivera
Screenplay by: Julio Torres
Production Design by: Katie Byron
Cinematography by: Fredrik Wenzel
Film Editing by: Sara Shaw, Jacob Schulsinger
Costume Design by: Catherine George
Set Decoration by: Kendall Anderson
Art Direction by: Jasmine Cho
Music by: Robert Ouyang Rusli
MPAA Rating: R for some language and sexual content.
Distributed by: A24 Films
Release Date: March 22, 2024
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