Christmas (film)
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Directed by | Sebastián Lelio |
Produced by | Sebastián Lelio Soledad Salfate |
Written by | Gonzalo Maza Sebastián Lelio |
Starring | Manuela Martelli Alicia Rodríguez Diego Ruiz |
Music by | Cristóbal Carvajal |
Cinematography | Benjamín Echazarreta |
Edited by | Sebastián Lelio Soledad Salfate |
Production
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Horamágica
Divine Productions |
Release dates
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May 21, 2009 (Cannes) August 20, 2009 (Chile) November 4, 2009 (France) |
Running time
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104 minutes |
Country | Chile France |
Language | Spanish |
Christmas (Spanish: Navidad) is a 2009 Chilean-French drama film directed by Sebastián Lelio and written by Leilo & Gonzalo Maza.[1] Starring Manuela Martelli, Diego Ruiz and Alicia Rodríguez.
Synopsis
Alejandro and Aurora, a teenage couple, leave Santiago to spend Christmas at Aurora's family home at the foot of the Andes. However, Alejandro's frustrations and Aurora's doubts about her sexual identity create tensions that threaten to end their relationship. Things take an unexpected turn when they come across Alicia, a fragile 16-year-old who has run away from home. As they gather around an improvised Christmas tree, the couple becomes fascinated by the enigmatic Alicia, who gradually becomes the object of their desire. Despite the city's celebrations, the three orphans find solace in each other's company and embark on a unique and sentimental relationship that helps them overcome their loneliness.[2]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[3]
- Manuela Martelli as Aurora.
- Diego Ruiz as Alejandro.
- Alicia Rodríguez as Alicia.
Release
Christmas had its international premiere on May 21, 2009, at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival as part of the Directors' Fortnight.[4][5] Subsequently, the film was screened at the Viña del Mar International Film Festival where it won the Award for the Best Film Direction.[6] It was commercially released on August 20, 2009, in Chilean theaters.[6] It was released on November 4, 2009, in French theaters.[2]
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External links
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- Spanish-language films
- 2009 films
- 2009 drama films
- Chilean drama films
- French drama films
- Films directed by Sebastián Lelio
- 2000s Spanish-language films
- Chilean Christmas films
- French Christmas drama films
- Films set in Chile
- Films shot in Chile
- Films about teenagers
- Chilean film stubs
- 2000s French film stubs
- 2000s drama film stubs
- 2000s Chilean films
- 2000s French films