The Motive

The Motive (original title: El autor, "The author") is a Spanish drama movie directed by Manuel Martín Cuenca and produced by Icón ica Producciones, Lazona Films, and La Loma Blanca PC. The film premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, then became available for streaming on Netflix on November 17, 2017.

Summary
"An aspiring writer with no imagination seeks inspiration for his novel by manipulating the lives of his neighbors so that he can write about them."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Javier Gutiérrez as Álvaro
 * María León as Amanda
 * Adelfa Calvo as Portera (caretaker)
 * Adriana Paz as Irene
 * Tenoch Huerta as Enrique
 * Rafael Téllez as Sr. Montero
 * Antonio de la Torre as Juan
 * Domi del Postigo as Presentador (presenter)
 * José Carlos Carmona as Jesús
 * Alberto González as Don Alfonso

Awards
This movie has received 18 wins and 28 nominations.