Carambola 2005
In the gritty underbelly of Mexico City's billiards scene, *Carambola (2005)* follows El Vago, a scrappy newcomer who outsmarts the ruthless El Mexicano to claim ownership of a historic pool hall.
Director: Kurt Hollander
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carambola (2005) about?
*Carambola* centers on a high-stakes battle over a legendary billiards hall in Mexico City, where El Vago claims victory in a cutthroat contest against the hall's former owner, El Mexicano. With dreams of producing an instructional video, he teams up with El Perro, but their plans unravel when El Perro's focus wavers—thanks to El Mexicano's seductive daughter. The film becomes a stylish exploration of ambition, desire, and the thin line between strategy and ruin.
Who directed Carambola?
Kurt Hollander directed *Carambola (2005)*, bringing a keen eye for Mexico City's gritty subcultures to this neo-noir drama.
Who stars in Carambola?
The film stars Diego Luna as El Perro, Jesús Ochoa as El Mexicano, and features a cast that captures the pulse of Mexico's billiards scene.
Is Carambola (2005) worth watching?
*Carambola* is a lean, stylish drama with a runtime under 90 minutes, making it a quick but potent watch. While it lacks an IMDb rating for context, its noir-inspired tension and strong performances—especially from Luna and Ochoa—make it a compelling entry for fans of character-driven stories and atmospheric cinema.
How long is Carambola?
The runtime of *Carambola (2005)* is 85 minutes.
About Carambola (2005) — A Pool Hall Noir Where Ambition Meets Distraction
In the gritty underbelly of Mexico City's billiards scene, *Carambola (2005)* follows El Vago, a scrappy newcomer who outsmarts the ruthless El Mexicano to claim ownership of a historic pool hall. Teaming up with El Perro, a sharp-eyed assistant with dreams bigger than his lens, the duo sets out to shoot an instructional billiards video—only for their focus to shatter when El Perro's attention gets hijacked by La Pujara, El Mexicano's alluring daughter. Directed by Kurt Hollander, this neo-noir drama blends sharp dialogue with neon-lit pool hall aesthetics, weaving a tale of ambition, seduction, and the unpredictable tangles of loyalty and betrayal.
At its core, *Carambola* explores the collision of dreams and distractions, where every shot—whether in pool or life—can ricochet into chaos. With a lean runtime and a cast led by Diego Luna and Jesús Ochoa, the film delivers a stylish, tense ride through Mexico's vibrant but rough-edged subcultures. Expect a story that's as much about the art of deception as it is about the game itself.