Soy Nero | |
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Directed by | Rafi Pitts |
Written by | Rafi Pitts Răzvan Rădulescu |
Starring | Johnny Ortiz |
Cinematography | Christos Karamanis |
Edited by | Danielle Anezin |
Music by | Rhys Chatham |
Release dates |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Countries | Germany France Mexico |
Language | Spanish |
Soy Nero is a 2016 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Rafi Pitts. It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival. [1] The film won the Best Film Award at the 12th Bucharest International Film Festival held in April 2016. [2]
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