Rabia
Synopsis
Jose Maria is a construction worker whereas Rosa is the housekeeper. They are South American immigrants working in Spain and have recently become a couple. A sudden retreat results in a vacant home, allowing Jose Maria to spend a few days alongside Rosa, unconstrained in a mansion wherein she fantasizes in the quintessential shared life. Jose Maria has a volatile nature and a sudden dispute sparks a hostile physical confrontation, leaving him distraught.
Sebastian Cordero has Ecuatorian nationality. Graduate from UCLA. His first film, Ratas, Ratones y Rateros participated at the Venice Film Festival, Toronto, San Sebastian, Buenos Aires, Huelva and La Habana. His second film, Cronicas, won the Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Award, was presented in the Cannes Festival segment Un Certain Regard, and was the winner of best Ibero-American film at Guadalajara Film Festival. Rabia is produced by the Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
- Colombia-Spain / 2009 / 95 min
- Spanish with English subtitles
- Director: Sebastián Cordero Producer: Guillermo del Toro, Rodrigo Guerrero, Alvaro Augustin
- Editor: David Gallart Screenplay: Sebastián Cordero (Based on the novel Rabia by Sergio Bizzio)
- Cinematographer: Enrique Chediak Cast: Gustavo Sanchez, Martina Garcia, Concha Velasco, Xavier Elorriaga.
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