Mirageman
2007 Chilean film
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Mirageman is a 2007 Chilean superhero film written and directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza.[3] Starring Marko Zaror and María Elena Swett.[4] It competed for the AMD Next Wave Award for Best Feature and won the bronze medal and Audience Award at the 3rd Fantastic Fest.[5]
Marko Zaror
María Elena Swett
| Mirageman | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ernesto Díaz Espinoza |
| Written by | Ernesto Díaz Espinoza |
| Produced by | Derek Rundell Marko Zaror |
| Starring | Marko Zaror María Elena Swett |
| Cinematography | Nicolás Ibieta |
| Edited by | Constanza Meza-Lopehandía |
| Music by | Rocco |
Production company | Mandrill Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
| Budget | $500,000[1] |
| Box office | $390,003[2] |
Synopsis
A young man tormented by a family tragedy wants to support his brother who is admitted to a health center. Helping the underdog, dressed as a comic book superhero, he will fight crime and make his brother react by admiring this new street hero.[6]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[7][8]
- Marko Zaror as Maco Gutierrez / Mirageman
- María Elena Swett as Carol Valdiviezo
- Ariel Mateluna as Tito Gutierrez
- Mauricio Pesutic as Juan Moli
- Iván Jara as Pseudo-Robin
- Jack Arama as Dr. Sartori
- Gina Aguad as Newscaster
- Eduardo Castro as Rony Lozano
- Pablo Díaz as Topless Bar Client
- Francisco Castro as Villain Capoeira
- Juan Pablo Miranda as Burglar
- Gabriela Sobarzo as Nurse Juanita
- Arturo Ruiz-Tagle as Head of The Pedophilia Network
- Paula Leoncini as Mugged Woman
- Juan Pablo Aliaga as Kidnapped Girl's Father
- Sofia Salas as Nurse Sofia
- Wernher Schurmann as Masked Villain
- Salvador Allende as Thug 11
- Víctor González as Vegueta
- Alfredo Tello as Thug 4
- Jorge Lillo as Announcer (voice)
- Lucky Buzzio as Pickpocket 4
- Constanza Meza-Lopehandia as Interviewed 1
- Nicolás Ibieta as Masks Seller
Release
Mirageman had its world premiere on July 15, 2007, at the 11th Fantasia International Film Festival,[9] then screened on September 21, 2007, at the 3rd Fantastic Fest.[10] It was commercially released on March 20, 2008, in Chilean theaters.[11]
Reception
Box-office
In its 11 weeks in theaters, Mirageman attracted 80,836 viewers, grossing $189,393,091 Chilean pesos, becoming the fifth highest-grossing national film of that year.[12]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Fantastic Fest | Best Feature - Bronze Medal | Mirageman | Won | [5] |
| Audience Award | Won | ||||
| Valdivia International Film Festival | Best Chilean Feature Film - Audience Award | Won | [13][14] | ||
| 2008 | Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival | Best of Puchon | Nominated | [15] | |
| Rio de Janeiro Fantastic Film Festival | Audience Award | Won | [16] | ||
| 2009 | Pedro Sienna Awards | Best Picture | Nominated | [17][18] | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Iván Jara | Nominated |