La peli de Batato (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 2011, La peli de Batato is a documentary film directed by Peter Pank, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Batato Barea, the “clown/intellectual/transvestite” was a genius of the underground scene who was able to represent all the nuances of a changing country with his own poetic radicalism, in such a unique way that it made him irreplaceable. That paradox is the basis for this documentary by Peter Pank and Goyo Anchou, two authors in search of a character and his legacy, but also his irreplaceable presence and instantaneous, evanescent theatricality, which challenged every mandate and convention.
Who’s in it. La peli de Batato stars Batato Barea as Himself, Cecilia Roth as Herself, Antonio Gasalla as Himself and Alejandra Flechner as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, La peli de Batato has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La peli de Batato page.
If you liked it. Fans of La peli de Batato tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La peli de Batato (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La peli de Batato change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La peli de Batato worth watching?
- La peli de Batato holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La peli de Batato?
- La peli de Batato stars Batato Barea, Cecilia Roth, Antonio Gasalla, Alejandra Flechner and Verónica Llinás.
- When was La peli de Batato released?
- La peli de Batato was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.