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Waiting for the Messiah (2000)

Movie ★ 4.9 98 min

Drama Romance

In 1999, Argentina's peso craters. Ariel, a young man from Buenos Aires' Jewish community, deals with his mother's fatal illness, finds a job as a night shift surveillance camera monitor, and wonders when he'll discover sex. Santamaria, middle aged, loses his bank job and is dismissed by his wife; he finds stolen wallets in dumpsters to return to their owners. Ariel tells Santamaria's story to a TV reporter who profiles lives on the street. She's Laura, in a relationship with another woman, but perhaps available. Ariel desires Laura, while Santamaria courts Elsa, a washroom attendant who's husband is in prison. Christmas and Hanukkah approach; can anyone connect?

Daniel Burman Director Daniel Burman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 25, 2000
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0248001
Country
Language
Studio
Astrolabio, BD Cine, Classic SRL

Cast

Daniel Hendler Daniel Hendler Ariel Goldstein Enrique Piñeyro Enrique Piñeyro Santamaría Héctor Alterio Héctor Alterio Simón Melina Petriella Estela Stefania Sandrelli Stefania Sandrelli Elsa Chiara Caselli Chiara Caselli Laura Gabriela Acher Gabriela Acher Sara Dolores Fonzi Dolores Fonzi Any Imanol Arias Imanol Arias Baltasar

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Frequently asked questions

What is Waiting for the Messiah about?
In 1999, Argentina's peso craters. Ariel, a young man from Buenos Aires' Jewish community, deals with his mother's fatal illness, finds a job as a night shift surveillance camera monitor, and wonders when he'll discover sex. Santamaria, middle aged, loses his bank job and is dismissed by his wife; he finds stolen wallets in dumpsters to return to their owners. Ariel tells Santamaria's story to a TV reporter who profiles lives on the street. She's Laura, in a relationship with another woman, but perhaps available. Ariel desires Laura, while Santamaria courts Elsa, a washroom attendant who's husband is in prison. Christmas and Hanukkah approach; can anyone connect?
Who directed Waiting for the Messiah?
Waiting for the Messiah was directed by Daniel Burman.
Who stars in Waiting for the Messiah?
Waiting for the Messiah stars Daniel Hendler, Enrique Piñeyro, Héctor Alterio, Melina Petriella.
When was Waiting for the Messiah released?
Waiting for the Messiah is a 2000 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Waiting for the Messiah?
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