Aníbal (2012)

What if, after spending precious years of youth surrounded by crime and violence, the only answer were to pick up a pen? Aníbal was sentenced to 52 years in prison when he was 17. He thought he would die young in jail. He is now 30 and after 3 years in literature and creative writing workshops he has published a book of essays. His work is part of an anthology and he continues to write. While he waits and hopes for an early release on parole, literature and his passion for writing have become his freedom.

Director: Márel Malaret
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
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Cast

Editing: David Moscoso
Production: Te Cuento..., Puerto Rico Film Corporation, Bao Qu
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aníbal about?
What if, after spending precious years of youth surrounded by crime and violence, the only answer were to pick up a pen? Aníbal was sentenced to 52 years in prison when he was 17. He thought he would die young in jail. He is now 30 and after 3 years in literature and creative writing workshops he has published a book of essays. His work is part of an anthology and he continues to write. While he waits and hopes for an early release on parole, literature and his passion for writing have become his freedom.
Who directed Aníbal?
Aníbal was directed by Márel Malaret.
Who stars in Aníbal?
Aníbal stars Aníbal Santana Merced.
How long is Aníbal?
Aníbal has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Aníbal?
Aníbal is a Documentary film.
Where was Aníbal produced?
Aníbal was produced in Puerto Rico.