Maximum Shame
2010 | 80 min | Independent
A man dives into a parallel dimension. A place in a state of suspension between reality and fantasy, where neither space nor time have meaning.
Ignasi Vidal
ActorIgnasi Vidal is a Spanish actor, playwright, and director known primarily in the Spanish theater community. He has made significant contributions to musical theatre and dramatic arts in Spain. Vidal has performed in notable Spanish productions such as "Los Miserables," "Jesucristo Superstar," and "Priscilla, Reina del Desierto." He has also written and directed plays like "Dignidad" and "El Plan." While not heavily awarded in mainstream cinema or international theater, Vidal's work is highly regarded in the Spanish-speaking theater community for its depth and engagement with contemporary issues.
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