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2017 0h 12m ES

Documentary

Synopsis

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As the international press pours into Havana, Cuba to report on the death of Fidel Castro, a little girl proudly holds a large cardboard sign over her head on the Plaza de la Revolución. In a fascinating shot lasting almost 12 minutes, we watch this girl-braids, red dress, white knee socks, fighting against the wind-as she experiences her moment in the spotlight. We can't see what's written on the sign because she's being filmed from behind. Armed with cameras and cell phones, the people around her are taking countless photos and uninvited selfies with her. As the minutes tick by, our unease grows. Placed in the role of an ignorant spectator, we have time to contemplate the omnipresence of the camera-and we become desperate to know what's written on that sign.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Cássio Kelm
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Brazil, Cuba

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RUNTIME

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Tight 12-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Brazil, Cuba.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7689142 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Cássio Kelm directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil, Cuba. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 12-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 9 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Brazil, Cuba.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5IMDB entry: tt7689142 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.