Problemista
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Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.
Who would love this
- ♥Fans of surrealist or magical realist cinema (e.g., Michel Gondry, Yorgos Lanthimos), viewers who appreciate eccentric, highly stylized auteur projects, and anyone interested in poignant, contemporary social commentary on the immigrant experience.
Who might not
- ✗Viewers who prefer strictly linear, realistic narratives, those who are easily frustrated by abrasive or "quirky" comedic tones, and people looking for a straightforward, plot-driven experience.
