The Suit (2002 film)


The Suit is a 2002 Spanish comedy film directed by Alberto Rodríguez and co-written by Santi Amodeo. It stars Jimmy Roca and Manuel Morón alongside Vanesa Cabeza.

Plot

The plot tracks the plight of Patricio who receives a suit improving his self-image in exchange for a car repair. This leads him to cross paths with small-time crook Pan con Queso, who steals from Patricio but ultimately becomes a guide for him, developing a friendship.

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Tesela PC and it had the association of Canal+ and TVE. It was shot in Seville, Camas, and Mairena del Aljarafe.

Release

The Suit was presented in the section of the 50th San Sebastián International Film Festival. Distributed by Alta Films. The Suit was released theatrically in Spain on 31 October 2002.

Reception

Jonathan Holland of Variety deemed The Suit to be an " enjoyably inconsequential, loosely structured take on life in Spain's southern underbelly".