Banderas, Cruz star in 'Official Competition' at the Ross

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Banderas, Cruz star in ‘Official Competition’ at the Ross

"Official Competition" stars Antonio Banderas (left) as a preening actor and Penélope Cruz as a mad-genius director. The film shows July 1-14 at the Ross.
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"Official Competition" stars Antonio Banderas (left) as a preening actor and Penélope Cruz as a mad-genius director. The film shows July 1-14 at the Ross.

“Official Competition,” a comedy about moviemaking, opens July 1 at Nebraska’s Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Continuing to show is “Phantom of the Open.”

In “Official Competition,” a billionaire businessman commissions a trio of egomaniacs — Lola Cuevas (played by Penélope Cruz), Félix Rivero (Antonio Banderas) and Oscar Martínez (Iván Torres) — to create a unique, groundbreaking film. The best-of-the-best team are legends, but not the best of friends.

Through a serious of tests by Lola, Félix and Iván must confront each other and their own unique legacies.

“Official Competition,” which shows through July 14, is not rated.

Official Competition: Trailer | Starring Penélope Cruz & Antonio Banderas | IFC Films
"Official Competition" trailer

Also showing is “Phantom of the Open,” a heartwarming true story about a humble crane operator.

The film follows the story of Maurice Filtcroft (played by Mark Rylance) as he manages to gain entrance to the British Open Golf Championship qualifying in 1976 — all despite never playing a round before.

His journey — which includes shooting the worst round in the tournament’s history — leads him to becoming a folk hero and inspiration to those pursuing dreams.

“The Phantom of the Open,” which is rated PG-13, shows through July 7.

Learn more about these films, including ticket prices and showtimes.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN - Official Trailer
"Phantom of the Open" trailer

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