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Pablo (Juan José Ballesta) is a 12-year-old boy who is streetwise but scarred. He is emotionally and physically damaged by the constant abuse of his father, Mariano (Manuel Morón) -- that is, until new kid Alfredo (Pablo Galán) befriends Pablo, instills some confidence in him and exposes him to the true meaning of family by inviting Pablo into his home. Yet, as Alfredo's family and Laura (Ana Wagener), a social worker, try to give Pablo a new start, the tyrannical Mariano steps in to stop them.

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Jamie Russell BBC.com Rated: 4/5 Apr 5, 2003 Full Review Robert K. Elder Chicago Tribune Mana gives us compelling, damaged characters who we want to help -- or hurt. Rated: 3/4 Dec 13, 2002 Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post Never [sinks] into exploitation. Rated: 3/4 Dec 13, 2002 Full Review Arthur Lazere culturevulture.net Deliberately and skillfully uses ambiguity to suggest possibilities which imbue the theme with added depth and resonance. Apr 9, 2003 Full Review Josh Ralske All Movie Guide A simple, but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist past. Feb 2, 2003 Full Review Maria Garcia Film Journal International An exceptional film. Jan 21, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member buenisima, muy dura! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member "The 400 Blows" in a hard look, even not too deep on character exploration, 'El Bola" still compelling, simple but visceral drama film about parental and neighborhood. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Depicts friendship, a loving family and a not so loving family. Exceptionally told! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Una de las mejores peliculas sobre el maltrato con las que cuenta el cine mundial. Magistralmente actuada por Juan Jose Ballesta, y dirigida por Mañas, esta conmovedora obra es una descarga constante de violencia, una historia de amistad y entereza, una genialidad. Soberbia. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member An excellent film which exposes a very real problem via a neo-realistic film style. This film achieves something the postmodern style could never have achieved with all the spectacular colors, effects, sounds in the world. This film looks abuse in the face and shows that there is a way out, if there's someone there to help. This is a must-see film, but if your Spanish isn't doing so hot, the English subtitles will do very little in helping to understand the film. If you can, don't use the subtitles at all, as they'll more likely distract than help (at least that was the case for me). Anyway, check out this extremely moving and beautifully real film Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Magnifico film con actuaciones naturales y situaciones extraordinarias, ejemplo a seguir para todo aquel que quiera hacer CINE sin efectos especiales ni explosiones.Excelente Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Pablo (Juan José Ballesta) is a 12-year-old boy who is streetwise but scarred. He is emotionally and physically damaged by the constant abuse of his father, Mariano (Manuel Morón) -- that is, until new kid Alfredo (Pablo Galán) befriends Pablo, instills some confidence in him and exposes him to the true meaning of family by inviting Pablo into his home. Yet, as Alfredo's family and Laura (Ana Wagener), a social worker, try to give Pablo a new start, the tyrannical Mariano steps in to stop them.
Director
Achero Mañas
Screenwriter
Achero Mañas
Production Co
Vía Digital, Canal+ España, Tesela Producciones Cinematográficas, Televisión Española (TVE)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
European Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2020
Runtime
1h 28m