Saudade (2014)
Miguel is a 17 year-old boy that sees the future as a distant horizon, immersed in his bubble of friends and a sketchbook full of sentimental poems. 'Saudade' is the portrait of a threshold: the end of high school, which we experience through Miguel. Set amidst the backdrop of the Ecuadorian economic crisis of 1999, 'Saudade' tackles notions of economic dislocation, friendship, family and young love while juxtaposing the crumbling of Miguel's life, against the crumbling of his country.
Director: Juan Carlos Donoso Gómez
Genre: Drama, Family, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 4, 2014
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jorge Zapata
Editing: Sergio Venturini
Production: Silencio Films, Cineína (AR), Shut Up & Colour Pictures
Country: Argentina, Canada, Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Juan Carlos Donoso Gómez
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saudade about?
- Miguel is a 17 year-old boy that sees the future as a distant horizon, immersed in his bubble of friends and a sketchbook full of sentimental poems. 'Saudade' is the portrait of a threshold: the end of high school, which we experience through Miguel. Set amidst the backdrop of the Ecuadorian economic crisis of 1999, 'Saudade' tackles notions of economic dislocation, friendship, family and young love while juxtaposing the crumbling of Miguel's life, against the crumbling of his country.
- Who directed Saudade?
- Saudade was directed by Juan Carlos Donoso Gómez.
- How long is Saudade?
- Saudade has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Saudade?
- Saudade is a Drama, Family, History film.
- Where was Saudade produced?
- Saudade was produced in Argentina, Canada, Ecuador.