Soba (film)

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Soba
Directed by Alan Coton
Produced by Erika Grediaga,
Erika Grediaga,
Alfredo Abaroa
Written by Alan Coton
Starring Claudia Soberón
Dagoberto Gama
Antonio Algarra
Miguel Loaiza
Hena Corzo
Jorge Zárate
Silverio Palacios
Music by Christian Arvesen
Distributed by La Chancla (Mexico, Theatrical)
Zafra Video (Mexico, Home Entertainment)
Vanguard Cinema (USA, Home Entertainment)
Release date(s) September 9, 2004 (Mexico)
January 24, 2006 (USA)
Running time 84 minutes
Language Spanish
IMDb profile

Soba is a 2004 independent drama/crime film and the directional debut from Mexican filmmaker Alan Coton, who also wrote the script. It stars newcomer Claudia Soberón and Dagoberto Gama.

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[edit] Synopsis

Justina, a fifteen years old girl, lives with her mother and stepfather in a suburb of Mexico City. On the verge of sexual awakening, she starts flirting with her stepfather, provoking the murder of both her parents. She runs away from home, lost in her mind, just dressed with a nightgown. Ivan, a police detective who practices torture as daily routine ans is now reduced to the rank of street cop, is ordered to looks for her all night long. Justine gets picked up on the street by two cops who take her to their headquarters. They treat her like a slave and rape her several times. From that moment, the lives of both Justina and Ivan will change forever.

[edit] Cast

  • Claudia Soberón Justina
  • Dagoberto Gama Ivan
  • Antonio Algarra Captain
  • Miguel Loaiza Ramon
  • Hena Corzo Marife
  • Jorge Zárate Cop I
  • Silverio Palacios Ojitos

[edit] Principal Reviews

"An astonishing self-produced Film Noir, based on an unforeseeable script" - Cahiers du cinéma

"A believable realism [...] a remarkable Claudia Soberón" - Reforma

"The Best Mexican Film of the Year" - Stéphane Delorme (comité de sélection, Cannes)

"A Great movie" - El Financiero

"Disturbing" - Radio France Internationale

[edit] Festivals

  • Sofia International Film Festival 2004
  • Nantes 3 Continents Film Festival 2004
  • Guadalajara Film Festival 2004
  • Alucine Film Festival 2004
  • Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2004
  • Granada Film Festival 2005
  • Santa Cruz International Latino and Indie Film Festival 2005
  • Human Rights Film Festival 2005
  • Eckerd College International Cinema Series, 2006
  • Argenmex Film Festival 2006

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