A Spanish acting legend spills 60 years of secrets — and he's just getting started.
An account of the life and work, in his own words, of José Sacristán, one of the best Spanish actors of all time.
Acting
Sacristán performs his own life — every gesture calculated, every pause devastating.
Direction
Arranz and Soriano know when to shut up and let the man work.
Director
Manel Arranz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sacristán bridges Spain's transition from Franco-era cinema to democratic New Spanish Cinema, working with everyone from Luis Buñuel to Pedro Almodóvar.
The title comes from a childhood lie he told classmates — he wanted to be exotic, American, larger than life. He became something better: completely himself.
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