Children of the Salt (2017)
Destiny is not in the blood
An elderly father and his two children, survive by harvesting salt from the sea. After the father dies, they live alone. Isolated from the outside world they become increasingly distanced, whilst their lust starts to blossom. Their lives get a lot harder. The brutal reality of harvesting sea salt coincides with their blossoming sexuality. Their lives of solitude drive them further apart whilst awakening lust makes itself known.
Director: Andrés Eduardo Rodríguez, Luis Alejandro Rodríguez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: July 13, 2017
Cast
- Terry Goitía - Enrique / son
- María Alejandra Jiménez - Maria / daughter
- José Torres - Evaristo / father
- Aníbal Grunn
- Yixi Alejandra Villegas
- Jesús Vergara
- Aris Belén Mena
Screenplay
- Luis Alejandro Rodríguez (Screenplay)
- Andrés Eduardo Rodríguez (Screenplay)
- Carlos Tabares (Screenplay)
Music: Michael J. Martínez
Cinematography: Juan Antonio Lamata
Editing: Carlos Mendoza
Production: Fundación Villa del Cine, Centro Nacional Autónomo de Cinematografía (CNAC)
Country: Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
coming of age, death, tribal customs
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children of the Salt about?
- An elderly father and his two children, survive by harvesting salt from the sea. After the father dies, they live alone. Isolated from the outside world they become increasingly distanced, whilst their lust starts to blossom. Their lives get a lot harder. The brutal reality of harvesting sea salt coincides with their blossoming sexuality. Their lives of solitude drive them further apart whilst awakening lust makes itself known.
- Who directed Children of the Salt?
- Children of the Salt was directed by Andrés Eduardo Rodríguez, Luis Alejandro Rodríguez.
- Who stars in Children of the Salt?
- Children of the Salt stars Terry Goitía, María Alejandra Jiménez, José Torres, Aníbal Grunn, Yixi Alejandra Villegas, Jesús Vergara.
- How long is Children of the Salt?
- Children of the Salt has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Children of the Salt?
- Children of the Salt is a Drama film.
- Where was Children of the Salt produced?
- Children of the Salt was produced in Venezuela.
- What are the themes of Children of the Salt?
- The themes of Children of the Salt include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.