Description |
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD; region 1, NTSC; DTS 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo. |
Cast |
Carlos Padilla, Leonor Varela, Gustavo Muñoz, José María Yazpik, Ofelia Medina, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Jesús Ochoa. |
Credits |
Executive producers, Federico González Compeán, Mónica Lozano, Francisco González Compeán, MIguel Necoechea, Anna Roth ; director of photography, Juan Ruíz Anchía ; production designer, Antonio Muñohierro ; editor, Aleshka Ferrero ; original music, André Abujamra ; sound designer, Martín Hernández ; sound director, Fernando Cámara ; costume designer, Gilda Navarro. |
Note |
Based on the life story of Oscar Torres. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2004. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for disturbing violence and some language. |
Summary |
In war torn 1980's El Salvador, Chava, an eleven-year-old boy, suddenly becomes the 'man of the house' in a time when the government's army is forcibly recruiting children for civil war. As his single mother fights to protect her children, their village becomes both playground and battlefield. This is about life, love, the hope of peace, and the ennobling power of the human spirit. Based on a true story. |
Note |
Special features: Making of Innocent voices; theatrical trailer. |
Language |
Spanish dialogue with English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Local Note |
WNPLFFDVD |
Subject |
Mothers and sons -- El Salvador -- Drama.
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Children and war -- El Salvador -- Drama.
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Children and violence -- El Salvador -- Drama.
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El Salvador -- History -- Civil War, 1979-1992 -- Drama.
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El Salvador -- Politics and government -- 1979-1992 -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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War films.
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Biographical films.
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Feature films.
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Added Author |
Mandoki, Luis. Screenwriter. Producer. Director.
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Torres, Oscar Orlando. Screenwriter.
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Bender, Lawrence. Producer.
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Soberón, Alejandro. Producer.
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Padilla, Carlos. Actor.
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Varela, Leonor, 1972- Actor.
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Muñoz, Gustavo. Actor.
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Yazpik, José María, 1970- Actor.
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Medina, Ofelia. Actor.
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Giménez Cacho, Daniel. Actor.
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Ochoa, Jesús. Actor.
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Ruiz-Anchía, Juan. Cinematographer.
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Muñohierro, Antonio. Designer.
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Ferrero, Aleshka. Film editor.
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Abujamra, André. Composer.
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Navarro, Gilda. Costume designer.
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Slowhand Cinema Releasing (Firm)
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BB Entertainment Marketing (Firm)
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Lawrence Bender Productions.
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Altavista Films.
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Santo Domingo Films.
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Muvi Films.
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Polychrome Pictures (Firm)
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Red Envelope Entertainment (Firm)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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Added Title |
Innocent voices |
Standard No. |
896010001270 |
Music No. |
A65024-2 Warner Home Video |
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1000028539 Polychrome |
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