Sidewalls (2011)

Martín and Mariana are slightly damaged people who live in buildings just opposite one another. While they often don't notice each other, separation might be the very thing that brings them together.

Director:

Gustavo Taretto

Writer:

Gustavo Taretto

Stars:

Javier Drolas, Miguel Dedovich, Pilar López de Ayala

3 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Javier Drolas	...	Martín
Miguel Dedovich	...	Psiquiatra
Pilar López de Ayala	...	Mariana
Miguel Alvarez	...	Hombre atropellado
Alicia Mezza	...	Mujer mayor
Lucas Issi	...	Taxista
Octavio Musaluppi	...	Nene triciclo
Jorge Lanata	...	Médico
Coqueta	...	Susú
Romina Paula	...	Ex novia
Alan Pauls	...	Ex novio
Inés Efron	...	Ana
Adrián Navarro	...	Lucas
Carla Peterson	...	Marcela
Rafael Ferro	...	Rafa

Storyline

Against the backdrop of modern urban alienation in bustling Buenos Aires, two perfect strangers who live across the street in their shoebox apartments--the agoraphobic web designer, Martín, and the disenchanted architect, Mariana--find themselves trapped in a sea of nearly three million inhabitants. To make matters worse, even though they live on the same street, swim in the same pool, and walk side by side, those two sensitive long-time loners have never met. But, somehow, the high and impenetrable wall that keeps them apart, may be the very thing that can bring them together. Will Mariana and Martín ever find out that they are, indeed, kindred spirits?

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Plot Keywords:

architecture | internet | big city | buenos aires argentina | building | 

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Taglines:

How can you find love when you don't know where to look?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Quotes

Martín: The Internet brings me closer to the world, but further from life.

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Connections

Features Manhattan (1979)

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Soundtracks

Étude, Op. 10 No. 3 in E major
Written by Frédéric Chopin

User Reviews

Someday your Waldo will come

As soon as the movie began, I was hooked. The gorgeous shots of the buildings of Buenos Aires had my eyes glued to screen. As the story began, I was welcomed into the lives of Martin and Mariana, two people living in isolation from the big crowded world just outside their door. With the comforting mood of the movie, I felt as though I was there with them, living a peaceful and quiet existence, completely cut off from the busy and fast paced world surrounding me. It was nice. I felt relaxed and at ease as I watched the two characters struggle with relationships, phobias, and just life in general. If I were to use one word to describe this movie, it would be beautiful, but not just because of the gorgeous cinematography. I thought the movie was beautiful because it was real. It told a story about two imperfect characters living imperfect lives in their imperfect homes because that's what life is, imperfectly beautiful.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

Argentina Spain Germany

Language:

Spanish French English Italian German

Release Date:

26 October 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sidewalls

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Box Office

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,304, 30 October 2011

Gross USA:

$2,377

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,008,116

Company Credits

Production Co:

Eddie Saeta S.A., Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales (INCAA), Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1