El árbol (2009)

Sobering tale about the small-time loser Santiago, who roams the streets of a Spanish town after leaving his wife and children looking for ground under his feet. There only seems to be one ... See full summary »

Director:

Carlos Serrano Azcona

Writer:

Carlos Serrano Azcona (screenplay)

Stars:

Antonio Martin Beato, David Bermejo, Ana Casado Boch

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Antonio Martin Beato
David Bermejo
Ana Casado Boch	...	Camello
Maria Brunete	...	Marta
Sara Montgomery Campbell
Mayte Cedeño	...	Lucia
Ignacio Cortes
Gabriela Ducca
Tito Ezeizabarrena	...	Cura
Rodolfo Gilmartin
María Dolores Nadal
Montxo Obeso
Bosco Sodi	...	Santiago
Maria Solito
Merilú Solito

Storyline

Sobering tale about the small-time loser Santiago, who roams the streets of a Spanish town after leaving his wife and children looking for ground under his feet. There only seems to be one way out for him. Surprising, Dardennesque debut by producer Serrano. Somewhere in a Spanish city, Santiago (in his 30s and played by the Mexican painter Bosco Sodi) roams aimlessly and lonely through the streets. His wife has thrown him out and the judge has decided that he cannot see his children for now. Santiago tries to put his life back together again from this unfortunate situation. He has a job in a friend's bar, but is given the sack. Little by little, his life falls apart. The camera (impressive work by David Valdeperez) follows him roaming the streets looking for work and for an aim in life. His only way out seems to be the highest bridge in the city... Scriptwriter and novice director Carlos Serrano Azcona (1969) previously worked on "Japon" by Carlos Reygadas, who is co-producer this ...

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Mexico Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

14 January 2011 (Mexico)

Also Known As:

The Tree

Filming Locations:

Madrid, Spain

Company Credits

Production Co:

Estar Ahí Cinema, Fresdeval Films, Mantarraya Producciones

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min 70 min (Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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