Zurdo

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Zurdo
Directed by Carlos Salces
Produced by Blanca Montoya,
Mónica Lozano
Written by Blanca Montoya,
Carlos Salces
Starring Alex Perea,
Arcelia Ramírez,
Alejandro Camacho,
Blanca Salces
Distributed by Altavista Films
Running time 110 min.
Language Spanish
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Zurdo, is a 2003 Mexican fantasy adventure drama film, directed by Carlos Salces from the same that company produced Amores Perros.

Translated from Spanish, the title means "left-handed person." It is also a nickname of Rafael Nadal due to him being a left-handed player.

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The story is of a young boy called Lefty, a gifted marble player who lives in an urban housing complex. One day a stranger arrives claiming to know the best marble player in the world and challenges Lefty to a contest. The news sends the townspeople into a frenzy and they put all their hopes and dreams into their little hero winning much more than a simple game of marbles. With success well within his grasp, Lefty is faced with a dilemma when a corrupt local official comes along to sabotage his chances.

[edit] Contributing artists

The music is by Paul Van Dyk and Eduardo Gamboa and the cinematography by Chuy Chavez.

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