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EL GURÍ (THE KID)
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Post-Production - SPANISH - Drama - 90 minutes

Log Line

El Gurí tells the story of Gonzalo, a 10-year-old boy whose mother is about to die and is left alone to take care of his 8-month-old sister. An ensemble film which doesn’t limit itself to portraying the individuality of its characters, but rather focuses on the bond between them.

Previous markets

  • Cannes 2014 (Debut)
  • Ventana Sur 2014 (Premiere)
Full history

Year of production : 2014

Director(s) : Sergio MAZZA
Cast : Belen BLANCO, Daniel ARAOZ, Federico LUPPI, Sofia GALA

Producer(s) : Sergio MAZZA (Masa Latina SRL)

Synopsis

Set in the loneliness and harshness of a fishing village, this crude drama discusses shredded love. An ensemble film which doesn’t limit itself to portraying the individuality of its characters, but rather focuses on the bond between them. That’s how three characters meet up and see their lives gear simultaneously in a different direction from that point on.
El Gurí, tells the story of Gonzalo, a 10-year-old boy whose mother is about to die and is left alone to take care of his 8-month-old sister. Adrift, he looks around for options of a home for his young sister. In his pilgrimage, he meets up with a traveler, a broken couple, and the owner of a former cabaret. This is the context of a shattered story which spins around the subjects of love, pain, family and desire.

Production

Country(ies) : ARGENTINA

Festivals and Awards

Berlinale - Berlin IFF 2015 - Generation (14plus)
Guadalajara FICG 2015 Ficcion Iberoamericana


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