The Student


1h 50m 2011

Brief Synopsis

Young Roque Espinosa arrives in Buenos Aires City to attend the university. Not long after, he realizes he has no real interest in his studies. Somewhat adrift, he begins to wander the university grounds, making friends and meeting women. One of the people he encounters is a teacher's assistant name

Film Details

Also Known As
El Estudiante - Lo studente, El Estudiante ou Récit d'une jeunesse révoltée, O Estudante, Student, estudiante
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
Epicentre Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

Synopsis

Young Roque Espinosa arrives in Buenos Aires City to attend the university. Not long after, he realizes he has no real interest in his studies. Somewhat adrift, he begins to wander the university grounds, making friends and meeting women. One of the people he encounters is a teacher's assistant named Paula who introduces him to the notion of political militancy. Roque begins to attend group meetings and ends up getting to know Alberto Acevedo, an old retired politician devoted to forming of cadres from his chair at the university. From him, Roque learns to navigate politics and embraces the idea of becoming a student leader--he feels he has finally found his true calling.

Film Details

Also Known As
El Estudiante - Lo studente, El Estudiante ou Récit d'une jeunesse révoltée, O Estudante, Student, estudiante
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
Epicentre Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2011

Released in United States 2011 (Main Slate)

Released in United States 2012

Released in United States 2012 (World Cinema)

Released in United States 2011 (World Cinema)