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Slobotzky Stars in New Film 'The Magical Brain of a Tormented Man'
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Slobotzky Stars in New Film 'The Magical Brain of a Tormented Man'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new film titled 'El mágico cerebro de un hombre atormentado' (The Magical Brain of a Tormented Man) stars comedians Alex Fernández and Daniel Sosa.
  • The movie, directed by Carlos Santos, follows friends who must reset the memory of Slobotzky by entering his brain after he has an accident.
  • The film, shot in Mexico City and Chihuahua, is described as a mix of love, comedy, action, and laughter, and is set for release in 2027.

Comedians Alex Fernández and Daniel Sosa are set to star in the upcoming film 'El mágico cerebro de un hombre atormentado' (The Magical Brain of a Tormented Man), a project helmed by producer Fernanda Meza. The movie delves into a unique premise: after one of the protagonists, Slobotzky, suffers an accident, his friends must embark on a mission to reset his memory by venturing into his mind.

Slobotzky has an accident and his friends have to reset his memory by getting into his brain and fighting everything that he has in there.

— Fernanda MezaThe producer explains the film's central plot.

Directed and written by Carlos Santos, known for 'Señora Influencer,' the film promises a blend of genres. Meza describes it as a "Cuban sandwich" of emotions, incorporating love, comedy, action, and plenty of laughter. The production has been filmed across various locations in Mexico City and Chihuahua.

Like all of Carlos's films, it's a Cuban sandwich (laughs) it has love, comedy, action, laughs, everything.

— Fernanda MezaMeza describes the film's genre blend.

Daniel Sosa, who also appeared in the series 'Y llegaron de noche,' plays one of the friends who enters Slobotzky's brain. Sosa notes that in these sequences, they are not playing characters but themselves. He humorously points out that his character is the most reluctant to enter Slobotzky's mind, despite being the most involved in the chaotic situation.

There we are not a character, we are ourselves. Of all of us, I am the only one who doesn't want to go, I am like the most conscious, but at the same time the most involved. It will be fun.

— Daniel SosaSosa discusses his role and the experience of filming inside Slobotzky's brain.

The film is inspired by the popular irreverent podcast 'La Cotorriza,' hosted by Ricardo Pérez and José Luis Slobotzky. The podcast, which started six years ago, has gained a significant following for its unique humor and occasional controversies. 'El mágico cerebro de un hombre atormentado' is slated for release in cinemas in 2027.

We called it La Cotorriza because we are already uncles (due to age).

— José Luis SlobotzkySlobotzky explains the origin of the podcast's name.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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