Drama,Comedy
Mexico,Spain
The Motive (El Autor) is a Spanish dark comedy-drama film directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca. The film stars Javier Gutiérrez as Álvaro, a struggling writer who yearns to write a great novel that will make him famous. Unfortunately, he lacks the inspiration and talent to do so.
Desperate for ideas, Álvaro begins to manipulate the lives of the people around him to create the plot of his novel. He ruthlessly uses his wife, his neighbor, and his writing teacher as inspiration, delving into their personal lives and feelings.
As Álvaro's obsession with writing takes over his life, his relationships begin to crumble. His wife grows distant, his neighbor becomes suspicious, and his writing teacher becomes disillusioned with his work. But Álvaro doesn't care - he's finally found the inspiration he needs to write his masterpiece.
The Motive is a dark and satirical film that explores the boundaries between art and life. It's a critique of the creative process, as well as an examination of the dangers of obsession and manipulation. Gutiérrez's performance is particularly noteworthy - he portrays Álvaro with a mix of arrogance, desperation, and vulnerability that keeps the audience guessing until the very end.
