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Beatriz at Dinner is a 2017 comedy-drama film directed by Miguel Arteta and written by Mike White. Salma Hayek plays Beatriz, a holistic health practitioner whose car trouble leaves her at the dinner of a wealthy client, where she encounters Doug Strutt, a real-estate developer played by John Lithgow. The film builds its conflict around the dinner table, contrasting Beatriz's values with the guests' wealth, business interests, and attitudes toward power and the environment.
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What is the plot of Beatriz at Dinner?
Beatriz, played by Salma Hayek, is a holistic health practitioner whose car trouble leaves her at a wealthy client’s dinner. There she meets Doug Strutt, a real-estate developer whose values sharply conflict with hers.
Who directed Beatriz at Dinner?
The 2017 comedy-drama was directed by Miguel Arteta. Mike White wrote the screenplay.
Who plays Doug Strutt?
John Lithgow plays Doug Strutt, the wealthy real-estate developer at the dinner. Salma Hayek plays Beatriz, the unexpected guest.
What kind of film is Beatriz at Dinner?
It is a comedy-drama with a dark, socially tense tone. The dinner setting uses awkward conversation and class conflict to examine wealth, environmental values, and personal power.
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