Before Opening Night

This Argentinian dramedy gives us elements of Woody Allens nervous comedy and Cassavetes melodramatic roller coaster in a storm of egos that takes place on one decisive weekend in the lives of Juana a popular actress about to star in an important theater production and her husband Roman a director suffering from writers block The couples daughter Lila serves as a mirror reflecting her parents frustrations and joys The long takes atmospheric music and stellar performances give a poignant sometimes hilarious portrayal of a family as they attempt to negotiate their egos with their marriage and artistic lives