Defectuosos

2012 | Color | 8 min

An old puppet master gathers defective and abandoned dolls from the garbage bins. With great passion and dedication, he turns these characters into charming marionettes that now star in his theatrical performances on the streets, and become again toys cherished and applauded by all children.

Country: México
Direction: Martínez; Gabriela, Fernández; Jon
Script: Martínez; Gabriela, Fernández; Jon
Production: Martínez; Gabriela, Garza; Lidia
Photography: Fernández; Jon, Catherine; Samuel
Sound: Hernández; Miguel
Music: Preisser; Alejandro, Triciclo Circus Band;
Cast:Bichir; Bruno, García; Maricarmen, Martínez; Gabriela, Fernández; Jon, Sosa; Roberto
Art direction: Martínez; Gabriela, Fernández; Jon
Participation year at FICM: 2012

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