The Flood Area
Brief Synopsis
Some poor Argentinian peasants find themselves with the misfortune of a flood destroying their village. Then, they must fend for themselves and deal with plenty of political bureaucracy in trying to find new living quarters.
Cast & Crew
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Fernando Birri
Director
Pirucho Gomez
Gaitan
Lola Palombo
Wife
Maria Vera
Pilar
Hector Palavacino
Raoul
Fernando Birri
Screenwriter
Film Details
Also Known As
Flood Area, Los Inundados
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1962
Production Company
America Nuestra
Distribution Company
America Nuestra
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 25m
Synopsis
Some poor Argentinian peasants find themselves with the misfortune of a flood destroying their village. Then, they must fend for themselves and deal with plenty of political bureaucracy in trying to find new living quarters.
Director
Fernando Birri
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Flood Area, Los Inundados
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1962
Production Company
America Nuestra
Distribution Company
America Nuestra
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 25m
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Co-winner of the Best First Film Prize at the 1962 Venice Film Festival.
Shown at the Venice Film Festival August 26, 1962
b&w
dialogue in Spanish