The Distinguished Citizen (2016)

Acclaimed Literature Nobel Prize laureate, Mr. Mantovani, a man known for shunning grand honors from around the globe, unexpectedly accedes to an invitation to return to his roots in Argentina. This tiny hometown, with its peculiar idiosyncrasies, served as the living canvas for all his celebrated novels. After years of European exile, Mr. Mantovani is poised to receive a local award, only to find himself ensnared in a surreal blend of the familiar and the drastically changed. As he steps back into the nostalgic labyrinth of his past, he is confronted with the reality of the characters he once sculpted from the clay of real-life townsfolk. The line between fiction and reality begins to blur, revealing an extraordinary web of complexities and contradictions. This homecoming, initially perceived as an honor, soon spirals into the worst decision Mr. Mantovani has ever made. In "The Distinguished Citizen," expect a journey where the mundane meets the profound, and where the echoes of yesteryears resonate within the fragile walls of the present. The unexpected lurks around every corner when the characters you've birthed from reality become an inescapable part of your narrative. Prepare to be immersed in a world where every page turned is a reflection of the paradoxes that define us.

The Distinguished Citizen is a comedy movie featuring Oscar Martínez.

The Distinguished Citizen is currently streaming on Netflix.