The Painting Lesson (2012)
In Chile, during the 60´s, the son of a poor single teenage girl turns out to be a gifted painter. The man to discover his talent is the owner of the drugstore that lies in the outskirts of the small rural town, next to the railroad. He himself is an amateur painter who will try to make the boy into a great artist, like all the ones in his art books. From the pharmacists point of view in his old age, unfolds the story of this young boy who could have become a great art genius, had he not disappeared at the age of 13, along with all his works, on September 11th 1973, the day of the coupe d´état.
Director: Pablo Perelman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 8, 2012
Cast
- Daniel Giménez Cacho - Aguiar
- Verónica Sánchez - Elvira
- Juan Jose Susacassa - Augusto
- Matias Vera - 5-year-old Augusto
- Manuel Peña - Mario
- Carmen Gloria Bresky - Blanca
- Catalina Saavedra - Leontina
- Edgardo Bruna - Bechard
- Carmina Riego - Housekeeper
- Teresa Hales - Mrs. Toro
Screenplay
- Pablo Perelman (Screenplay)
Music: Julio de la Rosa
Cinematography: Serguei Saldívar Tanaka
Editing: Ángel Hernández Zoido
Production: Invercine&Wood, Tequila Gang
Country: Chile, Mexico, Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
countryside, pharmacist, painting, coup d'etat, chile, single mother, military coup, 1960s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Painting Lesson about?
- In Chile, during the 60´s, the son of a poor single teenage girl turns out to be a gifted painter. The man to discover his talent is the owner of the drugstore that lies in the outskirts of the small rural town, next to the railroad. He himself is an amateur painter who will try to make the boy into a great artist, like all the ones in his art books. From the pharmacists point of view in his old age, unfolds the story of this young boy who could have become a great art genius, had he not disappeared at the age of 13, along with all his works, on September 11th 1973, the day of the coupe d´état.
- Who directed The Painting Lesson?
- The Painting Lesson was directed by Pablo Perelman.
- Who stars in The Painting Lesson?
- The Painting Lesson stars Daniel Giménez Cacho, Verónica Sánchez, Juan Jose Susacassa, Matias Vera, Manuel Peña, Carmen Gloria Bresky.
- How long is The Painting Lesson?
- The Painting Lesson has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Painting Lesson?
- The Painting Lesson is a Drama film.
- Where was The Painting Lesson produced?
- The Painting Lesson was produced in Chile, Mexico, Spain.