Soy Nero

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Soy Nero
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Directed by Rafi Pitts
Written byRafi Pitts
Răzvan Rădulescu
Starring Johnny Ortiz
CinematographyChristos Karamanis
Edited byDanielle Anezin
Music byRhys Chatham
Release dates
  • 16 February 2016 (2016-02-16)(Berlin)
  • 10 November 2016 (2016-11-10)(Germany)
Running time
120 minutes
CountriesGermany
France
Mexico
LanguageSpanish

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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References

  1. "Jan 20, 2016: Berlinale Competition Complete". Berlinale. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  2. "Festivals: Soy Nero wins Bucharest IFF". filmneweurope.com .