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2012 | Color | 80 min

Alberto suffers from a terrible affliction; his body decomposes inexplicably. Struggling with feelings of loneliness and shame, he decides to withdraw from the world. But before surrendering to his condition, Alberto forms an unusual friendship with Luly, the manager of the 24-hour gym where he works as a night guard.


Country: México
Direction: Hofmann; Sebastián
Script: Chavezmontes; Julio, Hofmann; Sebastián
Production: Chavezmontes; Julio, Romandía; Jaime
Photography: Penachino; Matías
Sound: Locatelli; Raúl
Music: Rabelais; Akira
Cast:Albores; Hugo, Trueba; Lourdes, Trujillo; Alberto
Art direction: Garciandía; Gabriela
Participation year at FICM: 2012

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