Argentina / Spain,
2004, 93 min
Directed by:
Carlos SorinCinematography:
Hugo ColaceCast:
Juan Villegas, Walter Donado, Rosa Valsecchi, Mariela Díaz, Claudina Fazzini, Kita Ca, Micol Estévez, Pascual ConditoPlots(1)
Patagonia is a rough land, and for 52-year-old Juan Villegas, it`s even rougher. A mechanic who`s just lost his job, Juan tries to make ends meet by selling hand-made knives. One day, after repairing a young woman`s car, he is given a most unusual gift: a beautiful Dogo Argentino, a game hound of noble pedigree called `Bombón`. After initially eyeing each other carefully, Juan welcomes Bombón into his life and with their budding friendship things start taking a remarkable turn for the better. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2004 - Carlos Sorin (FIPRESCI Award)
- 2004 - Carlos Sorin (Golden Shell for Best Film)
- 1977 - Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi (Golden Shell for Best Film)