Cerca de la frontera


1h 32m 2000

Brief Synopsis

In 1978, as the military dictatorship tightens its grip in Argentina, Esteban, a Buenos Aires journalist, publishes an article which brings him to the attention of the authorities. Faced with a ransacked apartment and threats on his life, Esteban believes his only escape lies in leaving the city for

Film Details

Also Known As
Close to the Border, Close to the Frontier
Genre
Drama
War
Release Date
2000
Location
Jujuy, Argentina

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

In 1978, as the military dictatorship tightens its grip in Argentina, Esteban, a Buenos Aires journalist, publishes an article which brings him to the attention of the authorities. Faced with a ransacked apartment and threats on his life, Esteban believes his only escape lies in leaving the city for the remote rural north of the country where he can easily cross the border into Bolivia. When this proves more dangerous than he feared, he remains at the border village with the unconventional local priest and here he becomes part of a tight community waging their own precarious battles for survival.

Film Details

Also Known As
Close to the Border, Close to the Frontier
Genre
Drama
War
Release Date
2000
Location
Jujuy, Argentina

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States November 2000

Shown at London Film Festival November 1-16, 2000.

Feature directorial debut for Rodolfo Duran.

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States November 2000 (Shown at London Film Festival November 1-16, 2000.)