Harpoon

(Arpón)
Tom Espinoza | Drama, Fiction

2016 | 82 minutes | Argentina, Venezuela

A high school principal known for his unconventional ways investigates suspected drug use in rebellious Cata, only to uncover a deeper, untold narrative.

Synopsis

High school principal Mr. Arguello has developed a reputation among the students and teachers for his unorthodox methods. Day after day, he searches the backpacks of his students, looking for a threat.

Cata, a 14-year-old student, has an accident by the lake. Arguello takes care of her for a few hours while waiting for her parents to arrive. This wait will unleash the most important story of their lives.

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Main credits

Espinoza, Tom (film director)
Espinoza, Tom (screenwriter)
Silva, Germán de (actor)
Suárez, Nina (actor)
Celentano, Ana (actor)
Aliaga Martín (film producer)

Other credits

Cinematography, Manuel Rebella; editor, Leandro Aste; music, Nascuy Linares.


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Festivals

Warsaw International Film Festival; Chicago International Film Festival; São Paulo International Film Festival; Göteborg Film Festival; Valladolid International Film Festival

DIRECTOR: Tom Espinoza

NATIONALITY: Argentina, Venezuela

YEAR: 2016

GENRE: Drama, Fiction

LANGUAGE: Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adults

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE

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