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An Optical Illusion (2020): Cast

An Optical Illusion (2020) movie poster

An Optical Illusion is a 2020 thriller directed by Juan Cavestany, starring Pepón Nieto as Alfredo, Carmen Machi and Lola Cordón. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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An Optical Illusion (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Juan Cavestany
Genre
Thriller
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
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The story

What Is An Optical Illusion About?

The premise of An Optical Illusion without spoilers.

Alfredo and Teresa, a couple from Burgos, journey to New York hoping to experience the city as described in their guidebook. However, shortly after their arrival, they begin to perceive discrepancies—subtle signs and more overt indications—suggesting they are not in the New York they expected. As they investigate, they must uncover the truth behind their unsettling situation and discover where they truly are.

An Optical Illusion Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • surrealist
  • holiday
  • new york
  • new york city
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Cast & crew

An Optical Illusion Cast & Characters

Pepón Nieto leads the cast as Alfredo, with Carmen Machi as Teresa and Lola Cordón as Madre de Teresa. Directed by Juan Cavestany; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Juan Cavestany

More films directed by Juan Cavestany: Show Cooking, People in Places, El señor and Dispongo de barcos.

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Details

An Optical Illusion Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Un efecto óptico” and “视错觉”.

Also known as
  • Un efecto óptico
  • 视错觉
  • Um Efeito Ótico

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An Optical Illusion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of An Optical Illusion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is An Optical Illusion?

An Optical Illusion runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was An Optical Illusion released?

An Optical Illusion was released on September 19, 2020.

Who directed An Optical Illusion?

An Optical Illusion was directed by Juan Cavestany.

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Who is in the cast of An Optical Illusion?

An Optical Illusion stars Pepón Nieto as Alfredo, Carmen Machi as Teresa and Lola Cordón as Madre de Teresa, among 6 credited actors.

Does An Optical Illusion have a post-credit scene?

No. An Optical Illusion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is An Optical Illusion in?

The original language of An Optical Illusion is Spanish.

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