Cabeza de perro (2006)

A drama about a boy who lives in a bubble because of a rare brain disease.

Director:

Santi Amodeo

Writers:

Santi Amodeo, José Antonio Félez (script collaboration)

Stars:

Manuel Alexandre, Juan José Ballesta, Reyes Bergali

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Manuel Alexandre	...	Angelito
Juan José Ballesta	...	Samuel
Reyes Bergali	...	Chica Marbella 1
Jordi Dauder	...	Padre de Samuel
Cristina de Inza	...	Madre de Samuel
Cristina Domínguez	...	Chica pelirroja
Josu Eguskiza	...	Dueño furgoneta
Ana Gracia	...	Madre de Consuelo
Juanma Lara	...	Hijo de Angelito
Héctor Mora	...	Pitbull
Natalia Moreno	...	Susi
María Nogales	...	Chica Marbella 2
Alex O'Dogherty	...	Domingo / Narrador
Jons Pappila	...	Drazen
Mariano Peña	...	Padre de Consuelo

Storyline

A drama about a boy who lives in a bubble because of a rare brain disease.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

6 October 2006 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Doghead

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min 91 min (European Film Market)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Juan José Ballesta did the movie to prove he can play more than trouble teens.

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Soundtracks

"Plegaria"
Written by Jordi Gil, Javier Vega, Miguel Rivera, Enrique De Justo and Santi Amodeo
Performed by Lavadora

User Reviews

Just because your head works different doesn't mean you're crazy

My personal test to know whether I really-really like a film is to find myself halfway through it thinking "wow, this film is great!". Not something that happens to me that often, mind you. Tonight, as I was watching this film, I found myself thinking several times, this is just great!! Great acting, beautiful script, good visuals, at last a film that provides the whole experience. The only other film that matched my expectations this year was Gondry's the Science of Sleep, and if you happen to watch both films you will find some unexpected connections, namely, a strong, vivid and unusual main character, an affectionate look at the "otherness", and a director in a state of grace who has managed to portray visually the point of view of someone who doesn't experience life, reality, you-name-it in the same way than the rest of us. AND it's an oddball love story. What more can you ask?