Body Confusion (Spanish: Fuera del cuerpo) is a 2004 Spanish fantasy comedy-drama film written and directed by Vicente Peñarrocha[ca]. It stars Gustavo Salmerón, José Coronado, and Goya Toledo.

Plot

Bruno, a Guardia Civil agent at a low-ebb, finds out that he actually is an actor (Alex) portraying a character in a movie. He seeks to reach out to the movie director in a parallel reality to get his affairs in order.

Cast

Production

The film is a Cartel production. Shooting locations included Madrid and its surroundings.

Release

The film was presented at the Málaga Film Festival in April 2004. It was released theatrically in Spain on 13 August 2004. Distributed by Sólida, it was released theatrically on 13 August 2004.

Reception

Mirito Torreiro of Fotogramas rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, considering that the helmer get himself into a mess from which he emerges well and on his own feet, highlighting a script full of smart cheats.

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
20047th Málaga Film FestivalBest DirectorVicente PeñarrochaWon
Best ScreenplayVicente PeñarrochaWon
200519th Goya AwardsBest New DirectorVicente PeñarrochaNominated

See also