Soba (film)
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| Directed by | Alan Coton |
| Written by | Alan Coton |
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| Music by | Christian Arvesen |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Language | Spanish |
Soba is a 2004 independent drama/crime film and the directional debut from Mexican filmmaker Alan Coton, who also wrote the script. It stars newcomer Claudia Soberón and Dagoberto Gama.
Synopsis
Justina, a fifteen-year-old girl, lives with her mother and stepfather in a suburb of Mexico City. On the verge of sexual awakening, she starts flirting with her stepfather, provoking the murder of both her parents. She runs away from home, lost in her mind, just dressed with a nightgown. Ivan, a police detective who practices torture as a daily routine and is now reduced to the rank of street cop, is ordered to look for her all night long. Justine gets picked up on the street by two cops who take her to their headquarters. They treat her like a slave and rape her several times. From that moment, the lives of both Justina and Ivan will change forever.
Cast
- Claudia Soberón as Justina
- Dagoberto Gama as Ivan
- Antonio Algarra as Captain
- Miguel Loaiza as Ramon
- Hena Corzo as Marife
- Jorge Zárate as Cop I
- Silverio Palacios as Ojitos
Principal reviews
"An astonishing self-produced Film Noir, based on an unforeseeable script"
"A believable realism [...] a remarkable Claudia Soberón"
— Reforma
"The Best Mexican Film of the Year"
— Stéphane Delorme (comité de sélection, Cannes)
"A Great movie"
"Disturbing"
Festivals
- Sofia International Film Festival 2004
- Nantes Three Continents Festival 2004
- Guadalajara Film Festival 2004
- Alucine Film Festival 2004 (Mexico)
- Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2004
- Granada Film Festival 2005
- Santa Cruz International Latino and Indie Film Festival 2005
- Human Rights Film Festival 2005
- Eckerd College International Cinema Series, 2006
- Argenmex Film Festival 2006 (Argentina)
See also
External links
- Soba at IMDb
- http://www.lachancla.com/, official web site
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