Benjamin Ballon wants to be a filmmaker, and has devoted a large part of his life for the past few years to getting to the point of filming an independent movie. He has been encouraged by Carmen Maura (playing herself), an established star, who has agreed to appear in his first film, and it is her level-headedness, calmness, and general good sense that keeps the project moving along, despite Benjamin's inexperience and a very temperamental male lead. On one occasion when the male lead is hours late for a shoot, her calm is the only thing which keeps the crew from walking out. The title comes from Maura's habit of bringing homemade tortillas to meetings, and using them to get her way.
as Carmen Maura, the movie star
as Benjamin Ballon, the director
as Michel Aumont
as Christine, the producer
as Leïla, Benjamin's girlfriend
as Sydney, the costume designer
as José
as Elisa, Benjamin's sister
as Denise, the make up artist
as Martine, the first assistant director
as Nikita, the hairdresser
as Catherine, the production accountant
as Le Producteur
