Salvajes


1h 37m 2002

Brief Synopsis

In contemporary Valencia, where racism, xenophobia and disenchantment have taken hold of numerous local youths, middle-aged nurse Berta works to support her orphaned neice and nephews. Looking for romance, Berta begins dating detective Eduardo. The relationship is going well, but when Eduardo begins

Film Details

Also Known As
Savages
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2002
Production Company
Linea Sur; Passion Walls; StudioCanal; Televisi=n Espa±ola (TVE)
Distribution Company
Alta Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

Synopsis

In contemporary Valencia, where racism, xenophobia and disenchantment have taken hold of numerous local youths, middle-aged nurse Berta works to support her orphaned neice and nephews. Looking for romance, Berta begins dating detective Eduardo. The relationship is going well, but when Eduardo begins investigating the beating of a Sengalese immigrant, the evidence seems to point to Berta's neo-Nazi nephews, Guillermo and Raul. Refusing at first to accept the truth, Berta must eventually confront her nephews.

Film Details

Also Known As
Savages
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2002
Production Company
Linea Sur; Passion Walls; StudioCanal; Televisi=n Espa±ola (TVE)
Distribution Company
Alta Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the 2002 Goya award for Best Adapted Script.

Released in France June 19, 2002

Feature directorial debut for Carlos Molinero.

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (New Directors) September 20-29, 2001.

color

Dolby Digital

dialogue Spanish

Released in France June 19, 2002