Summer of Goliath (2011)
Summer of Goliath is a documentary/fiction hybrid that narrates various stories of the people of the town of Huilotepec in rural Mexico. Teresa's husband has disappeared and she believes he has left her for another woman. Gabino, her son, is a soldier who searches cars at the side of a country road, where very few cars pass by. He hopes one day him and Alberto, his soldier partner, will get machine guns to further intimidate the people driving by. Amalio, Nico, and Oscar are three brothers whose stories we learn through a series of interviews and reenactments. Their father left them many years ago, and their mother can barely support them. Oscar has gained the nickname Goliath after the mysterious death of his girlfriend.
Director: Nicolás Pereda
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: July 8, 2011
Cast
- Teresa Sánchez - Mother (as Teresa Sanchez)
- Gabino Rodríguez - Gabino
- Clemencia Alejo - Clemen
- Gabriela Alejo - Hija de tendera
- Jose Refugio Alejo - Cuco
- Silvia Alejo - Tendera
Screenplay
Cinematography: Alejandro Coronado
Editing: Nicolás Pereda
Country: Mexico
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Nicolás Pereda
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Summer of Goliath about?
- Summer of Goliath is a documentary/fiction hybrid that narrates various stories of the people of the town of Huilotepec in rural Mexico. Teresa's husband has disappeared and she believes he has left her for another woman. Gabino, her son, is a soldier who searches cars at the side of a country road, where very few cars pass by. He hopes one day him and Alberto, his soldier partner, will get machine guns to further intimidate the people driving by. Amalio, Nico, and Oscar are three brothers whose stories we learn through a series of interviews and reenactments. Their father left them many years ago, and their mother can barely support them. Oscar has gained the nickname Goliath after the mysterious death of his girlfriend.
- Who directed Summer of Goliath?
- Summer of Goliath was directed by Nicolás Pereda.
- Who stars in Summer of Goliath?
- Summer of Goliath stars Teresa Sánchez, Gabino Rodríguez, Clemencia Alejo, Gabriela Alejo, Jose Refugio Alejo, Silvia Alejo.
- How long is Summer of Goliath?
- Summer of Goliath has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- Where was Summer of Goliath produced?
- Summer of Goliath was produced in Mexico.