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'Problemista' Set for March 1 Limited Release, March 22 Wide Release

Julio Torres' directorial debut navigates the U.S. immigration system and the New York City art world.

  • Julio Torres' upcoming film 'Problemista' is set to premiere in select theaters on March 1 and go wide on March 22.
  • The film, directed by Torres, follows the story of Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, as he navigates the U.S. immigration system and the New York City art world.
  • The film was originally scheduled for an August release but was postponed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
  • Torres stars alongside Tilda Swinton, RZA, Greta Lee, Catalina Saavedra, and others, with Isabella Rossellini as the narrator.
  • The film explores themes of immigration, white privilege, the politics of art and art galleries, cryogenics, and corporate espionage.
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