One Life and Two Trails


1h 30m 1997

Brief Synopsis

The story of Romer, who on his 50th birthday, returns to the Andes where he grew up after he has a premonition that his mother has died. On his journey he comes to a fork in the road, and takes a path which leads him to revisit his past--an upbringing in a remote traditional community which fiercely

Film Details

Also Known As
Una Vida y Dos Mandados
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Alexis Montilla Films
Location
Venezuela

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

The story of Romer, who on his 50th birthday, returns to the Andes where he grew up after he has a premonition that his mother has died. On his journey he comes to a fork in the road, and takes a path which leads him to revisit his past--an upbringing in a remote traditional community which fiercely protects its ancient customs from modernity.

Film Details

Also Known As
Una Vida y Dos Mandados
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Alexis Montilla Films
Location
Venezuela

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Venezuela's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (1997).

Winner of audience award at 1997 ANAC (Venezuelan Film-makers Bureau Award).

Winner of award at 1997 Caracas Film Festival.

Winner of award at 1997 Venezuelan Film Festival.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Shown at 1997 Biarritz Film Festival.

Shown at 1997 Caracas Film Festival.

Shown at 1997 Havana International Film Festival.

Shown at 1997 Venezuelan Film Festival.

Shown at Cairo International Film Festival December 1-14, 1997.

Shown at Chicago Latino Film Festival April 17-27, 1998.

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 22 - September 2, 1997.

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Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997