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Paul Thomas Anderson Champions Celluloid Craft as 'Una Batalla tras Otra' Opens Sept. 25

Anderson says filming on celluloid with long takes delivers a more visceral theatrical experience.

Overview

  • In a new Excélsior interview published Sept. 22, Anderson defends shooting on film and favoring fewer cuts to heighten authenticity and audience immersion.
  • He describes the project as character-led entertainment that blends tension, suspense and a strong sense of humor.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio says the story feels timely for the U.S. and hopes it sparks compassionate conversation without imposing a political agenda.
  • The cast features DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn and newcomer Chase Infiniti, alongside Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Wood Harris, with music by Jonny Greenwood.
  • Correo reports the theatrical rollout begins Sept. 25 in Peru, with DiCaprio leading a father–daughter narrative set within action-driven stakes.