Andrés Doesn't Want to Take a Siesta
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Daniel Bustamante
Norma Aleandro
Celina Font
Juan Manuel Tenuta
Fabio Aste
Alicia Aller
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Santa Fe, Argentina, 1977. When his mother Nora dies in an accident, Andres goes to live with his grandmother Olga and his father Raul. After her death, it is discovered that Nora was involved with a terrorist group. This revelation angers Olga as nothing should ever happen without her knowledge. At his father's house, Andres does not have a room of his own and is treated roughly by Raul. Once an extroverted young boy, Andres becomes secretive and withdrawn. Nearby to where they live is a government detention center. When Andres passes by it on the way to his mother's house, he sometimes stops to talk to the guard outside the main door. His mother Nora's house has becomes a refuge for him and he spends long hours in it. For now, Andres keeps quiet and just observes things. However, he plans to act when the appropriate time comes around.
Director
Daniel Bustamante
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Winner of the Glauber Rocha Award for Best Latin American Film at the 2009 Montreal World Film Festival.
Released in United States 2009
Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (World Competition) August 27-September 7, 2009.
Released in United States 2009
Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (World Competition) August 27-September 7, 2009.)
