The Prize (2011)
Ceci, a seven year old girl, has to keep a huge secret, but she doesn't completely understand what is the secret about. The life of her family depends on her silence. But what exactly must she keep silent about? Ceci and her mom live hidden from military repression in Argentina. Ceci asks herself: what must she say? What should she really believe and do in order to deserve the love of her mother and others?
Director: Paula Markovitch
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: February 15, 2011
Cast
- Laura Agorreca - Lucía
- Paula Galinelli Hertzog - Ceci
- Viviana Suraniti - Maestra Rosita
- Sharon Herrera - Silvia
- Uriel Iasillo - Walter
- Ludmila López - Martita
- Chiara Josefina Peralta - López
- Jonathan Raia - Sargento Estévez
- José Sánchez - Esposo Rosita
- Juan Manuel Molina - Subteniente
Screenplay
- Paula Markovitch (Screenplay)
Music: Sergio Gurrola
Cinematography: Wojciech Staroń
Editing: Paula Markovitch, Mariana Rodríguez
Production: IZ Films, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Kung Works, FONCA, world cinema fund, Fonds Sud Cinéma, NiKo Film, C.I.D.C. Altamira Fil Altamira Films, Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Country: France, Germany, Mexico, Poland
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Teacher-Student Relationship
Keywords
competition, dictatorship, school, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Prize about?
- Ceci, a seven year old girl, has to keep a huge secret, but she doesn't completely understand what is the secret about. The life of her family depends on her silence. But what exactly must she keep silent about? Ceci and her mom live hidden from military repression in Argentina. Ceci asks herself: what must she say? What should she really believe and do in order to deserve the love of her mother and others?
- Who directed The Prize?
- The Prize was directed by Paula Markovitch.
- Who stars in The Prize?
- The Prize stars Laura Agorreca, Paula Galinelli Hertzog, Viviana Suraniti, Sharon Herrera, Uriel Iasillo, Ludmila López.
- How long is The Prize?
- The Prize has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Prize?
- The Prize is a Drama film.
- Where was The Prize produced?
- The Prize was produced in France, Germany, Mexico, Poland.
- What are the themes of The Prize?
- The themes of The Prize include: Underdog Triumphs, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Teacher-Student Relationship.