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Feature film — 2022

The Substitute (2022)

5.91h 51mDrama — Crime

Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.

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A high-signal pick with 45 votes.

Campo Cine / Vivo Film / Pimienta Films / Arcadia Motion Pictures / Bord Cadre Films / Sovereign Films / Patagonik / Bellota Films

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Director: Diego Lerman

On screen

Cast & crew

Juan Minujín as Lucio

Juan Minujín

Lucio

Bárbara Lennie as Mariela

Bárbara Lennie

Mariela

Alfredo Castro as El Chileno

Alfredo Castro

El Chileno

Rita Cortese as Amalia

Rita Cortese

Amalia

M

María Merlino

Clara

L

Lucas Arrúa

Dilan

R

Renata Lerman

Sol

Martín Kohan as

Martín Kohan

Agustín Rittano as El Perro Olmos

Agustín Rittano

El Perro Olmos

B

Belen Enguidanos

Vanesa (voice)

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