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Barrio

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In August, when Madrid's upper and middle classes escape the unbearable heat of the city for beach holidays, three poor inner-city teenagers are left in their crumbling neighborhood looking for ways to get by. Aimless Rai (Críspulo Cabezas) becomes a petty thief affiliated with a local gang. Javi (Timy) sees his parents teeter on the brink of divorce due to their financial struggles. Manu (Eloi Yebra) attempts to deliver pizzas despite not owning a car or bike.

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07/04/2022 Honest film without chilli. See more 08/24/2012 welcome 2 tha jungle See more Emilio T @MilloTPue 05/01/2011 One of this movies that, although nothing really happens, doesn´t make your interest decay. Good social movie with good dialogs. See more 01/24/2010 social, drama, spanish See more 11/18/2009 great movie about frieship, family and the dangers of chose the easy life. See more 10/20/2009 Alright movie.Kinda retarded.Who would break into a trophy store to steal trophies?? See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Fernando León de Aranoa

Director

Críspulo Cabezas

Rai

Timy Benito

Javi

Eloi Yebra

Manu

Marieta Orozco

Susi, Javi's sister

Alicia Sánchez

Carmen, madre de Javi
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Synopsis In August, when Madrid's upper and middle classes escape the unbearable heat of the city for beach holidays, three poor inner-city teenagers are left in their crumbling neighborhood looking for ways to get by. Aimless Rai (Críspulo Cabezas) becomes a petty thief affiliated with a local gang. Javi (Timy) sees his parents teeter on the brink of divorce due to their financial struggles. Manu (Eloi Yebra) attempts to deliver pizzas despite not owning a car or bike.
Director
Fernando León de Aranoa
Screenwriter
Fernando León de Aranoa
Production Co
Elías Querejeta Producciones Cinematográficas S.L., Canal+ España, Sociedad General de Televisión (Sogetel), Eurimages, Esicma S.R.L, Sogepaq, MACT Productions, Televisión Española (TVE)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Surround
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