Close to the Border movie poster

Close to the Border

June 8, 2000 1h 30m 5.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Close to the Border is a drama film. directed by Rodolfo Durán.

Starring Ulises Dumont, Víctor Laplace, and Claudio Gallardou

Synopsis

Esteban is a journalist who is escaping to the northern border. In the Buenos Aires of 1978, his life is in danger. The threats after one of his articles in the newspaper and his own inner conflicts push him to run away. But crossing the border is impossible. He comes back to a village near the frontier, where he stays at Father Gabriel's, a priest with ideas and attitudes of mind far from the traditional church. There he will meet Marina and Margarita, who will complete this human group with strong convictions. His stay there will be a definitive experience.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 8, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (1 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Argentina Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Opera Prima producciones cinematográficas
  • INCAA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Close to the Border about?

Esteban is a journalist who is escaping to the northern border. In the Buenos Aires of 1978, his life is in danger. The threats after one of his articles in the newspaper and his own inner conflict...

Who directed Close to the Border?

Close to the Border was directed by Rodolfo Durán.

How long is Close to the Border?

Close to the Border has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Close to the Border released?

Close to the Border was released on June 8, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Close to the Border?

The main cast of Close to the Border includes Ulises Dumont, Víctor Laplace, Claudio Gallardou, Leonor Manso, Alberto Benegas.