Fuga (2006): Cast & Plot
Fuga is a 2006 drama thriller directed by Pablo Larraín, starring Francisca Imboden as Georgina, Benjamín Vicuña and Willy Semler. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Pablo Larraín
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Fabula
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fuga About?
The premise of Fuga without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by the belief that his compositions are responsible for the deaths of those he loves, Eliseo is devastated when his younger sister dies in a tragic accident and his pianist, Georgina, collapses midsong. Overwhelmed by trauma, he is committed to a psychiatric facility, where the only refuge he finds is within the very music that torments him.
Fuga Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- downward spiral
- gay character
- shock treatment
- conductor
- orchestra
- southern hemisphere
- reference to princess diana
- valparaiso
- opera house
- santiago
- boat
- rape
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- fugue
- insane asylum
- piano
- childhood trauma
- classical composer
- pianist
- one word title
Fuga Cast & Characters
Francisca Imboden leads the cast as Georgina, with Benjamín Vicuña as Eliseo Montalbán and Willy Semler as Aníbal Montalbán. Directed by Pablo Larraín; 35 actors are credited in all.
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Director Pablo Larraín
- Francisca Imboden as Georgina
- Benjamín Vicuña as Eliseo Montalbán
- Willy Semler as Aníbal Montalbán
- Paula Moforte as Natalia Montalbán
Also Starring in Fuga
· 31 more- Otilio Castro Municipal Functionary
- Víctor Hugo Ogaz Municipal Theater Night Guard
- Jaime Celedón Municipal Theater Director
- Gastón Pauls Ricardo Coppa
- Alfredo Castro Claudio Leal
- Marcial Tagle Miguel Recabarren
- Héctor Morales Toño
- Alejandro Trejo Víctor Pacian
- Luis Dubó Dubó
- María Izquierdo Isidora Subercaseaux
- Héctor Noguera Doctor Roth
- Eugenio Morales Lucho
- Paulina Urrutia Macarena Sancho
- Mateo Iribarren Alejandro Rage
- José Soza Carlitos
- Paula Leoncini Guitar Client
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- Max Corvalán Dr. Javier
- Cristián Quezada Ángel
- Jaime Troncoso Dr. Miranda
- Andrés Olea Chicoco
- Paulina Hunt Dr. Errivarrizuela
- José Luis Bouchon Dr. Manuel
- Claudio Espinoza Tomás
- Fernanda Vasquez Guitar Client
- Nelly Meruane Woman at the Wake
- Alfredo Mendoza Capitán Mercenario
- Juan Carlos Bistoto Man at the Wake
- Juan Radrigán Cardenal
- Marcos Ramos Girl's Murderer
- Yusef Rumie Patient 4
- Juan de Dios Larraín Pancito
Fuga Plot Summary
What happens in Fuga from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Eliseo Montalbán, a musical prodigy, grows out of a childhood marked by a deeply traumatic event: he witnesses the horrifying death of his sister on a piano, an incident that coincides with the accidental creation of a piece of music he believes carries a deadly curse. This double blow—trauma and the eerie birth of a tune—shapes his mind into something brilliant yet unsettled, as Eliseo becomes obsessively devoted to the ominous piece that haunts him.
Full summary
The whole story of Fuga, scene by scene
Fuga Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fuga.
How Well Do You Know Fuga?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Eliseo Montalbán's exceptional gift?
Fuga Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “פוגה” and “赋格曲”.
- Also known as
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- פוגה
- 赋格曲
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Fuga FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fuga, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fuga?
Fuga runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Fuga released?
Fuga was released on March 30, 2006.
Who directed Fuga?
Fuga was directed by Pablo Larraín.
More films by Pablo Larraín Who is in the cast of Fuga?
Fuga stars Francisca Imboden as Georgina, Benjamín Vicuña as Eliseo Montalbán and Willy Semler as Aníbal Montalbán, among 35 credited actors.
Does Fuga have a post-credit scene?
No. Fuga has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fuga in?
The original language of Fuga is Spanish.
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