Close to the Border (2000)
Esteban is a journalist who is escaping to the northern border. In the Buenos Aires of 1978, his life is in danger. The threats after one of his articles in the newspaper and his own inner conflicts push him to run away. But crossing the border is impossible. He comes back to a village near the frontier, where he stays at Father Gabriel's, a priest with ideas and attitudes of mind far from the traditional church. There he will meet Marina and Margarita, who will complete this human group with strong convictions. His stay there will be a definitive experience.
Director: Rodolfo Durán
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: June 8, 2000
Cast
- Ulises Dumont - Padre Gabriel
- Víctor Laplace - Mario
- Claudio Gallardou - Esteban
- Leonor Manso - Margarita
Screenplay
Music: Gabriel E. Bajarlía
Editing: Carla Muzykantski
Production: Opera Prima producciones cinematográficas, INCAA
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Close to the Border about?
- Esteban is a journalist who is escaping to the northern border. In the Buenos Aires of 1978, his life is in danger. The threats after one of his articles in the newspaper and his own inner conflicts push him to run away. But crossing the border is impossible. He comes back to a village near the frontier, where he stays at Father Gabriel's, a priest with ideas and attitudes of mind far from the traditional church. There he will meet Marina and Margarita, who will complete this human group with strong convictions. His stay there will be a definitive experience.
- Who directed Close to the Border?
- Close to the Border was directed by Rodolfo Durán.
- Who stars in Close to the Border?
- Close to the Border stars Ulises Dumont, Víctor Laplace, Claudio Gallardou, Leonor Manso.
- How long is Close to the Border?
- Close to the Border has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Close to the Border?
- Close to the Border is a Drama film.
- Where was Close to the Border produced?
- Close to the Border was produced in Argentina.