Ratas, ratones, rateros (1999)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Director:

Sebastián Cordero

Writer:

Sebastián Cordero (writer)

Release Date:

18 April 2002 (Peru)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

The world of Salvador, a young and naive petty thief is changed by the arrival of his cousin Angel, an ex-convict in search of easy money...

Plot Keywords:

Petty Thief | Prostitute | Father Daughter Relationship | Prostitution | Shower

Awards:

2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Simón Brauer	...	J.C.
Marco Bustos	...	Salvador
Cristina Dávila	...	Mayra
Fabricio Lalama	...	Marlon
Irina López	...	Carolina
Antonio Negret	...	Martin
Carlos Valencia	...	Angel

Directed by
Sebastián Cordero

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Sebastián Cordero		writer

Produced by
Isabel Dávalos	....	producer
Alfredo Mora Manzano	....	assistant producer
Lisandra Rivera	....	producer
Frankie Salinas	....	executive producer
Xavier Salinas	....	executive producer
Conchita Villa	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Hugo Idrovo
Sergio Sacoto-Arias

Cinematography by
Matthew Jensen

Film Editing by
Sebastián Cordero
Mateo Herrera

Production Design by
Isabel Dávalos

Sound Department
Masakazu Shirane	....	sound
Arturo Yepez	....	boom operator

Editorial Department
Michael Hatzer	....	color timer

Other crew
Mauricio Cadena	....	production coordinator
Paulina Salazar	....	assistant: Mr. Matthew Jensen
Paulina Salazar	....	production assistant

Production Companies

• Cabezahueca

Distributors

• HBO Latino

Also Known As:

Rodents (Canada: English title)

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

Ecuador

Language:

Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Company:

Cabezahueca

Trivia:

Director Cameo: ['Sebastian Cordero']the man sleeping in the bus terminal who has lost his money.

A privilege to watch...

Ecuador has an almost nonexistent film industry. The country pushes out one feature every four or five years. I was intrigued by this fact, but also had low expectations as I bought my ticket at this year's Toronto film fest. But within the first few minutes I was already reeled into the lives of these characters. I can't think of one film that takes place in downtown Quito, and the place only appears on television (in Canada) when there's a major news story, a disaster, etc. But Rodents takes place in Quito's sprawling suburbs, a place most of us don't know exists. For this reason alone Rodents is worth the price of admission. On top of this it's a solid film, with fine acting, slick direction and a plot that keeps it's pace. It even delivers action and suspense -- no small feat considering the film's minimal resources. Felicidades, Quitenos!