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Brecha

  • 20092009
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Brecha (2009)
Brecha is a particularly vivid and realistic portrayal of the emotional rupture between a father recently released from jail and his 12 yearold son, following a dark family tragedy that no one has strength enough to confront.
Herself victim of the same in-communication, the boys grandmother tries her level best at normalising their lives, though not counting on the fathers incapacity at forgetting the past, and his sons increasingly peculiar behaviour.
All three of them awkwardly attempt to plug the rift, only to worsen the situation with every try, leading them slowly to the brink of a new and permanent - disaster.

Brecha is Ivan Noel's new feature film (first time director of 'En Tu Ausencia', official selection at Vancouver International Festival 2008).
With his characteristic blend of brute realism, surreal humour, and visual poetry, he offers us a new deeply emotional vision of how a rift between three generations can - through in-communication grow to almost tragic proportions.
Noteworthy is the discovery of the truly extraordinary talent of newcomer from Seville, 11 year-old Jose-Ramon Lafita.
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Recently released from jail, Andrés experiences an emotional rupture from his 12-year-old son, José Ramón, following a dark family tragedy that nobody is bold enough to confront.Recently released from jail, Andrés experiences an emotional rupture from his 12-year-old son, José Ramón, following a dark family tragedy that nobody is bold enough to confront.Recently released from jail, Andrés experiences an emotional rupture from his 12-year-old son, José Ramón, following a dark family tragedy that nobody is bold enough to confront.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
252
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  • Director
    • Iván Noel
  • Writers
    • Francisco Alfonsin
    • Iván Noel
  • Stars
    • Francisco Alfonsin
    • José Ramón Lafita Narbona
    • Lola Mendoza
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  • Director
    • Iván Noel
  • Writers
    • Francisco Alfonsin
    • Iván Noel
  • Stars
    • Francisco Alfonsin
    • José Ramón Lafita Narbona
    • Lola Mendoza
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    • 4User reviews
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    Francisco Alfonsin and José Ramón Lafita Narbona in Brecha (2009)
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    Francisco Alfonsin
    Francisco Alfonsin
    • Andrésas Andrés
    José Ramón Lafita Narbona
    José Ramón Lafita Narbona
    • José Ramónas José Ramón
    Lola Mendoza
    • Abuelaas Abuela
    Maica Sánchez Caballero
    • Mujer destrozadaas Mujer destrozada
    Benito Cordero
    • Marido Mujeras Marido Mujer
    Carmen Caro Quiñones
    • Niña Estrañaas Niña Estraña
    Manuel Pazos
    • Danias Dani
    Victoria Romero de Torre
    • Camareraas Camarera
    Asencio Salas
    • Juanas Juan
    Maribel Chica
    • Marisaas Marisa
    José Muñoz
    • Entrenador fútbolas Entrenador fútbol
    Francisco García Bueno
    • Ancianoas Anciano
    María Teresa Cano
    • Amigas de Abuelaas Amigas de Abuela
    • Director
      • Iván Noel
    • Writers
      • Francisco Alfonsin
      • Iván Noel
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      Once again, true to his first film, all actors except 'Francisco Alfonsín' were non-actors, mostly in their own roles.

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    9/10
    Gripping story of a boy and his father who has just been released from jail
    The film moves at an excellent pace, keeping the viewer interested throughout. It is an emotional film and it is not clear where the film is going until the end. It is a well thought through story with fantastic performances, especially from the son. The story coheres together exceptionally well although if I was to criticise at all it may be that the reaction from others to father's behaviour is not quite as realistic as I would envisage. The grandmother also adds a very believable character to the story. I would recommend this to any adult to watch, and I hope they enjoy it. There is no hint here of any production constraints which is incredible when you learn that this film was made from nothing but people's generosity. A true gem in amongst so many films.
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    • Jan 1, 2010

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    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Breach
    • Filming locations
      • Lebrija, Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain
    • Production company
      • Iván Noel Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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