I Want to Be (2000)
The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.
Director: Florian Gallenberger
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: June 24, 2000
Cast
- Emilio Pérez - Juan, as a boy
- Fernando Pena Cuevas - Jorge, as a boy
- Chaco - Chaco
- Mario Zaragoza - Juan
- Luis Escutia - Jorge
Screenplay
- Florian Gallenberger (Screenplay)
Music: Gert Wilden Jr.
Editing: Hansjörg Weissbrich
Production: Mondragon Films
Country: Germany, Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
sibling relationship, poverty, street children
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Want to Be about?
- The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.
- Who directed I Want to Be?
- I Want to Be was directed by Florian Gallenberger.
- Who stars in I Want to Be?
- I Want to Be stars Emilio Pérez, Fernando Pena Cuevas, Chaco, Mario Zaragoza, Luis Escutia.
- How long is I Want to Be?
- I Want to Be has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is I Want to Be?
- I Want to Be is a Drama film.
- Where was I Want to Be produced?
- I Want to Be was produced in Germany, Mexico.
- What are the themes of I Want to Be?
- The themes of I Want to Be include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.