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Quiero ser (I want to be...)

  • 20002000
  • 35m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
338
YOUR RATING
Quiero ser (I want to be...) (2000)
  • Short
  • Drama
The paths of two orphan brothers drastically change over the years, beginning when they were just boys living on the streets of Mexico City.The paths of two orphan brothers drastically change over the years, beginning when they were just boys living on the streets of Mexico City.The paths of two orphan brothers drastically change over the years, beginning when they were just boys living on the streets of Mexico City.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
338
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Florian Gallenberger
  • Writer
    • Florian Gallenberger
  • Stars
    • Emilio Perez
    • Luis Fernando Peña
    • Chaco
Top credits
  • Director
    • Florian Gallenberger
  • Writer
    • Florian Gallenberger
  • Stars
    • Emilio Perez
    • Luis Fernando Peña
    • Chaco
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Emilio Perez
    • Juan, as a boyas Juan, as a boy
    Luis Fernando Peña
    Luis Fernando Peña
    • Jorge, as a boyas Jorge, as a boy
    • (as Fernando Peña)
    Chaco
    • Chacoas Chaco
    Mario Zaragoza
    Mario Zaragoza
    • Juanas Juan
    Luis Escutia
    • Jorgeas Jorge
    Maricela Olguin
    • Eismädchenas Eismädchen…
    Memo Gil
    • Ballonhändleras Ballonhändler…
    Martina Zapata
    • Kellnerinas Kellnerin…
    Ariceli Godinez
    • Hähnchenverkäuferinas Hähnchenverkäuferin…
    Julio Coiman
    • Hausmeisteras Hausmeister…
    • Director
      • Florian Gallenberger
    • Writer
      • Florian Gallenberger
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      Ariceli Godinez is of Spanish ancestry.

    User reviews2

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    6/10
    Requires a thought afterwards
    This (not very) short film tells a story that doesn't seem worth an Academy Award at first sight, but if you take a second look and think about it, you learn that it is not a common story at all. Two young brothers in the streets of Mexico City, separating because of a terribly sad misunderstanding - and the consequences. During watching, I was not exactly bored but the whole story didn't seem very interesting to me. So, viewers: give the story a chance.

    Twe two protagonists are very convincingly played by two talented guys. Cinematography, lighting, editing: everything is flawless though not outstanding. Maybe this is what a short story should be like: precise, clear, determined and original as regards its contents.

    I guess, the film deserves the Academy Award.
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    • Mort-31
    • Jul 4, 2003

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2003 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • Germany
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Я хочу быть...
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • CineCam GmbH
      • Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (HFF)
      • Indigo Filmproduktion
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    • Runtime
      35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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