The Mudboy
2007
Synopsis
Inspired by true events. Buenos Aires, 1912. A series of brutal murders are sweeping the city.
A 10 year old child (Juan Ciancio) hides a secret: sometimes his mind leads him to a dark place in memory where he witnesses the murders. Upon discovery of this secret, many will believe he is the murderer .
Estela, his mother (Maribel Verdu), with the support of a forensic policeman, Dr. Soria (Chete Lera), tries to find a rational explanation for her son´s visions, to undermine Commissioner Petrie´s (Daniel Freire) skepticism.
But the murders continue... And chaos takes over.
Technical Sheet
2007, 103 min, Color, Dolby Digital
Argentina, Spain / Drama, Crime
Screenplay - Christian Busquier, Jorge Algora, Héctor Carré
Direction - Jorge Algora
Cast - Maribel Verdú, Daniel Freire, Chete Lera, Juan Ciancio, César Bordón, Abel Ayala, Roly Serrano, Oscar Alegre, Sergio Boris
Produced by Adivina Producciones, Iroko Films, Castelao Producciones, Pol-ka Producciones, Patagonik, Televisión de Galicia
Producers – Susana Maceiras, Harold Sánchez, Fernando Blanco, Adrián Suar, Julio Fernández
Executive Production - Susana Maceiras, Carlos Fernández, Juan Vera, Alejandro Cacetta, Harold Sánchez
Line Producer Spain - Eduard Vallés
Line Producer Argentina - Juan Lovece
Production Manager - Muriel Cabeza
Assistant Director - Héctor Carré
Cinematography - Suso Bello
Production Design - Mariela Rípodas
Set Design - Alicia Vázquez
Costume Design - Cecilia Monti
Makeup - Beautushka Wojtowicz
Hair Styling - Osvaldo Esperón
Editing - Rita Romero
Sound on set - Perfecto de San José
Music - Nani García
Original theme "El Pequeño Paria" - Daniel Melingo
Still Photography - María Antolini
Distributed in Argentina by Buena Vista Internacional
Supported by INCAA, ICAA, Xunta de Galicia, Institut Catalá de les Industries Culturals, ICO, ICF, Ibermedia, Programa Raíces, Instituto Audiovisual de Galicia
The Mudboy
2007
Synopsis
Inspired by true events. Buenos Aires, 1912. A series of brutal murders are sweeping the city.
A 10 year old child (Juan Ciancio) hides a secret: sometimes his mind leads him to a dark place in memory where he witnesses the murders. Upon discovery of this secret, many will believe he is the murderer .
Estela, his mother (Maribel Verdu), with the support of a forensic policeman, Dr. Soria (Chete Lera), tries to find a rational explanation for her son´s visions, to undermine Commissioner Petrie´s (Daniel Freire) skepticism.
But the murders continue... And chaos takes over.
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