Summaries

A black comedy chronicling the fate of the biggest gameshow prize in history.

"The Contestant" recounts the rollercoaster ride of Martin Circo, the lucky winner of the most lucrative game-show prize in television history to the tune of 3 Million Euros. In this biting satire on consumer society, Martin's stroke of luck turns his life upside-down. Sometimes, one piece of good luck can ruin your life.—Anonimo

Details

Keywords
  • fictional game show
  • prize
  • economics
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Mar 15, 2007
Countries of origin Spain
Official sites Official site
Language Spanish
Filming locations Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganés, Madrid, Spain
Production companies Lazonafilms Continental Producciones Nephilim Producciones

Box office

Gross worldwide $302487

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 24m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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