Alamar (film)
2009 documentary film
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Alamar (To the Sea) is a 2009 Mexican docudrama film written, co-produced, filmed and directed by Pedro González-Rubio.[1] It is about a boy visiting his father on the Banco Chinchorro.[2] The film won best picture and the audience award at the 7th Morelia International Film Festival.[3]
- Pedro González-Rubio
- Jaime Romandía
| Alamar | |
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Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Pedro González-Rubio |
| Written by | Pedro González-Rubio |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Jorge Machado |
| Cinematography | Pedro González-Rubio |
| Music by | Diego Benlliure |
Production company | Mantarraya Productions |
| Distributed by | MK2 |
Release date | |
Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Content of the film
The film is set in the coral reef of Banco Chinchorro, listed as a "biosphere reserve" by UNESCO on February 2, 2004.[4][5] Nathan, a 5-year-old urban boy, finds his father Jorge, a Mexican fisherman, during the holidays. They go fishing together; a bond between the father and his son is renewed, driven by the beauty of nature.
Between fiction and documentary, it is an initiatory experience for the small child and contemplative for the viewer.
Cast
- Jorge Machado Jorge
- Natan Machado Palombini Natan
- Roberta Palombini Roberta
- Nestor Marin Matraca
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelia International Film Festival | 10 October 2009 | Best Mexican Film Award | Alamar | Won | [3] |
| Rotterdam International Film Festival | 6 February 2010 | Golden Tiger | Won | [6] | |
