Southern Border (film)

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Southern Border
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Theatrical release poster
SpanishFrontera Sur
Directed by Gerardo Herrero
Starring
Cinematography Alfredo Mayo
Edited byCarmen Frías
Music by Luis Bacalov [1]
Release dates
  • 9 October 1998 (1998-10-09)(Spain)
  • 24 June 1999 (1999-06-24)(Argentina)
Countries
  • Argentina
  • Spain
  • France
  • Germany
Language Spanish

Southern Border (Spanish: Frontera Sur) is a 1998 historical drama film directed by Gerardo Herrero. [2] The music was composed by Luis Bacalov. Set in Argentina, the plot follows Roque, forced to emigrate after killing a man in Spain. [2]

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Cast

Release

The film was theatrically released in Spain on 9 October 1998. [6]

Reception

Jonathan Holland of Variety considered that despite boasting "an epic tale of love and friendship in turn-of-the-century Buenos Aires", "a sexy cast in period costumes" and "sumptuous music and neat special effects", the only thing neglected by Herrero is the script. [2]

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References

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