La León
Originally released in 2007. La León is a drama film. directed by Santiago Otheguy. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jorge Román, Daniel Valenzuela, and José Muñoz
Synopsis
Deep in the lush river jungles of Argentina, Alvaro lives a solitary existence fishing and harvesting reeds. What sets him apart from the rest of his village is that he is gay. There are no other gay men in his world, his only means of expression is with the occasional outsider who passes through. Most of these men come via the river taxi El León, whose captain El Turu is a mean man with a homophobic streak and a secret. When illegal loggers appear in the jungle El Turu accuses Alvaro of aiding them, a dispute which leads both men towards confrontation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Onyx Films
- Morocha Films
- Big World
- Polar Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La León about?
Deep in the lush river jungles of Argentina, Alvaro lives a solitary existence fishing and harvesting reeds. What sets him apart from the rest of his village is that he is gay. There are no other g...
Who directed La León?
La León was directed by Santiago Otheguy.
How long is La León?
La León has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was La León released?
La León was released on July 11, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La León?
The main cast of La León includes Jorge Román, Daniel Valenzuela, José Muñoz, Diego Quiroz, Daniel Sosa.