¡Asu mare!
A comedian revisits the ordinary beginnings, comic mishaps, and formative relationships behind his ascent to Peruvian stardom.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- self deprecating
- lazy sunday
- comedy night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Carlos Alcántara appears as himself while recounting his rise from an ordinary young man to a recognized Peruvian entertainer.
The film centers Alcántara's public image, including his association with Pataclaun and other characters.
The origin story transforms Alcántara's path from an everyday life into the larger-than-life story of a public figure.
Its subject, language, performers, and Pataclaun references place the humor within Peru's popular entertainment culture.
Films like ¡Asu mare!, and why
Eddie Murphy: Raw
autobiographical comedy shaped by a comedian's public persona and performance style
Funny People
warm, self-deprecating comedian-led portrait of personal origins and career development
The Meaning of Life
celebrity-centered autobiographical comedy blending staged scenes with performance persona
Movie Details
- Director
- Ricardo Maldonado
- Release Date
- 2013-04-11
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (44)
Cast
- Carlos Alcántara
- Ana Cecilia Natteri
- Andrés Salas
- Emilia Drago
- Anahí de Cárdenas
- Tatiana Astengo
- Carlos Cabrera
- Franco Cabrera
- Carlos Cano de la Fuente
- Dayiro Castañeda
Common questions
- What is ¡Asu mare! about?
- A comedian revisits the ordinary beginnings, comic mishaps, and formative relationships behind his ascent to Peruvian stardom.
- What is ¡Asu mare! like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of ¡Asu mare! as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is ¡Asu mare! violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in ¡Asu mare!.
- Which films are like ¡Asu mare!?
- Films with a similar feel include Eddie Murphy: Raw, Funny People, and The Meaning of Life.
- How long is ¡Asu mare!?
- ¡Asu mare! runs 90 minutes.
