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7.1/10   741 votes
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Director:
Pablo Trapero
Writers:
Nicolas Gueilburt (writer)
Ricardo Ragendorfer (writer)
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Release Date:
19 September 2002 (Argentina) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
A young locksmith is forced to leave his home and family to join the Buenos Aires police force. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
6 wins & 10 nominations more
User Comments:
down by law meets amores perros more

Cast

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Jorge Román ... Zapa
Mimí Ardú ... Mabel
Darío Levy ... Gallo
Hugo Anganuzzi ... Polaco
Víctor Hugo Carrizo ... Molinari
Graciana Chironi ... Madre Zapa
Roberto Posse ... Ismael
Luis Viscat ... Pellegrino
Aníbal Barengo ... Caneva
Gerardo Maffoni ... Osorio
Liliana De Maria ... Marina
Gastón Polo ... Lanza
Facundo Gomez ... Salazar
Carlos Federico Simon ... Hijo de Mabel
Marcela Uzuka ... Instructor Policial
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
El bonaerense (France) (International: English title) (UK)
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Runtime:
105 min (Cannes Film Festival)
Language:
Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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5 out of 10 people found the following comment useful:-
down by law meets amores perros, 27 September 2002
Author: Yaniv Eidelstein from Israel

i was pleasantly surprised by this movie at a recent film festival screening. most of it is deadpan, jarmusch-like slice-of-life comedy, but moments of senseless violence pop up unexpectedly.

it's the story of a small-time hood who's sent by his well-connected uncle to join the buenos aires police, which is depicted as, pretty much, a small time crime family with uniforms.

the offbeat story is matched by the offbeat story-telling, which keeps you guessing every step of the way. the cinematography and music are also top notch, which contributes to the film's tangible, sweat-soaked atmosphere.

i'm not sure what it all adds up to, but an intelligent and well-made movie which never bores is no small feat.

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