Abel (2010)

About a peculiar young boy who, as he blurs reality and fantasy, takes over the responsibilities of a family man in his father's absence.

Director:

Diego Luna

Writers:

Augusto Mendoza, Diego Luna

Stars:

Christopher Ruíz-Esparza, José María Yazpik, Karina Gidi

2 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Christopher Ruíz-Esparza	...	Abel
José María Yazpik	...	Anselmo
Karina Gidi	...	Cecilia
Carlos Aragón	...	Dr. Monárrez
Gerardo Ruíz-Esparza	...	Paúl
Geraldine Alejandra	...	Selene
Gabino Rodríguez	...	Clemente
Lucero Trejo	...	Esperancita
Maria Elena Cervantes	...	Cocinera
Marcela Ruiz Esparza	...	Maestra (as Marcela Ruíz Esparza)
Úrsula Pruneda	...	Dr. Islas
Norma Angélica	...	Taxistra Mujer
Mauricio Isaac	...	Policia
Francisco Franco Alba	...	Empteado Balneario

Storyline

About a peculiar young boy who, as he blurs reality and fantasy, takes over the responsibilities of a family man in his father's absence.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [fr] Official site [mx]

Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

4 March 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Estudios Churubusco Azteca, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canana Films, Mr. Mudd, Fondo de Inversión y Estímulos al Cine (FIDECINE)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min 85 min 85 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

Anselmo says he got his pickup truck from the United States (and it has Texas license plates) but the 4-door Ford Ranger Crew Cab was never sold in the US.

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Connections

Features La oveja negra (1949)

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Soundtracks

"Abel"
Written and Performed by Julieta Venegas

User Reviews

The boy who mistook himself for his father...

I was looking forward to watch this film since the first time I saw the trailer. It seemed like an interesting idea and it didn't look like the kind of story Mexican cinema is used to show.

And it, indeed, is a peculiar story. There are some awkward and funny situations as a result of a boy acting like his own father, but on the other hand, the drama of a delusional kid who doesn't really know who he is and feels the need to fill the father role in his family. The real conflict begins when the real dad decides to finally show up after a two year absence.

I liked how the characters are portrayed and also the acting, especially from Christopher Ruíz-Esparza (the boy who plays Abel). The story is told with a good balance between comedy and drama and is really enjoyable.