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      The Silence of Neto

      Released Apr 24, 1996 1h 46m Drama List
      Reviews 50% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings Set during the 1954 American-led military coup to overthrow Guatemalan president Jacobo Árbenz, this coming-of-age tale follows a young boy, Neto (Óscar Javier Almengor), who dreams of one day flying in a hot air balloon. After the U.S. military arrives in the country, he watches as his family and friends are negatively affected. First, his father loses his job, and then the whole family is forced to leave the city, which culminates in the death of one of their own. Read More Read Less

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      Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Rated: 2.5/5 Apr 4, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Set during the 1954 American-led military coup to overthrow Guatemalan president Jacobo Árbenz, this coming-of-age tale follows a young boy, Neto (Óscar Javier Almengor), who dreams of one day flying in a hot air balloon. After the U.S. military arrives in the country, he watches as his family and friends are negatively affected. First, his father loses his job, and then the whole family is forced to leave the city, which culminates in the death of one of their own.
      Director
      Luis Argueta
      Screenwriter
      Luis Argueta, Justo Chang
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      Spanish
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 24, 1996, Original
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jul 26, 2005
      Runtime
      1h 46m
      Sound Mix
      Stereo
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)