Benjamin Ballon wants to be a filmmaker, and has devoted a large part of his life for the past few years to getting to the point of filming an independent movie. He has been encouraged by Carmen Maura (playing herself), an established star, who has agreed to appear in his first film, and it is her level-headedness, calmness, and general good sense that keeps the project moving along, despite Benjamin's inexperience and a very temperamental male lead. On one occasion when the male lead is hours late for a shoot, her calm is the only thing which keeps the crew from walking out. The title comes from Maura's habit of bringing homemade tortillas to meetings, and using them to get her way.
Directed by Martin Provost
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Cast
Carmen Maura
Carmen Maura, the movie star
Marc Duret
Benjamin Ballon, the director
Michel Aumont
Michel Aumont
Marina Tomé
Christine, the producer
Marianne Groves
Leïla, Benjamin's girlfriend
Mouss Diouf
Sydney, the costume designer
José Otero
José
Pétronille De Saint-Rapt
Elisa, Benjamin's sister
Nathalie Boileau
Denise, the make up artist
Martine Guillaud
Martine, the first assistant director
Isabelle Pottier
Nikita, the hairdresser
Catherine Siriez
Catherine, the production accountant
Olivier Soler
Le Producteur
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