A Secret in the Box (2017)

Marcelo Chiriboga's story

A Secret in the Box (2017) poster

The life and works of Ecuadorian writer Marcelo Chiriboga, a key figure of the Latin American literature and member of the “boom” generation. Through interviews, visits to different cities, archival footage and his most important book, a puzzle is woven that blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction.

Director: Javier Izquierdo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Tomás Astudillo
Editing: Javier Izquierdo, Carmen Colino
Production: Caleidoscopio Cine, La Futura Imagen Sonora, Ostinato Cine
Country: Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

mockumentary, writer, docudrama, ecuador, latin american boom

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Secret in the Box about?
The life and works of Ecuadorian writer Marcelo Chiriboga, a key figure of the Latin American literature and member of the “boom” generation. Through interviews, visits to different cities, archival footage and his most important book, a puzzle is woven that blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction.
Who directed A Secret in the Box?
A Secret in the Box was directed by Javier Izquierdo.
Who stars in A Secret in the Box?
A Secret in the Box stars Alfredo Espinosa, Yolanda Acosta, Antonio Ordoñez, José Ignacio Donoso, Amaia Merino, Christoph Baumann.
How long is A Secret in the Box?
A Secret in the Box has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is A Secret in the Box?
A Secret in the Box is a Documentary film.
Where was A Secret in the Box produced?
A Secret in the Box was produced in Ecuador.