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202018 minGdoc-short

The Wolf Kids

202018 minGdoc-short

Two brothers film staged scenes in their home, reflecting on the violence inherited from their father, a veteran of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces.

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Two brothers film staged scenes in their home, reflecting on the violence inherited from their father, a veteran of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces.

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Otávio Almeidadirector

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Vismán and Alejandro navigate their daily lives in a modest home with their father, a veteran of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces. The brothers engage in a unique form of self-expression by staging scenes that reflect the violence embedded in their family and national history. Through this intimate portrayal, they confront the legacy of their father's past while shaping their own identities. The film runs for 18 minutes and was released in 2020.

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Meet Vismán and Alejandro, two brothers in Cuba.
Find out about their father's military background.
See how they stage scenes reflecting their history.

Did You Know

The film is 18 minutes long.
Vismán and Alejandro are brothers living in Cuba.
Their father is a veteran of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces.
The film was released in the year 2020.

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Cuban historyFamily dynamicsMilitary veterans

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What is the duration of The Wolf Kids?

The Wolf Kids has a duration of 18 minutes.

Who are the main characters in The Wolf Kids?

The main characters are Vismán and Alejandro, who live with their father.

What is the background of the father in The Wolf Kids?

The father is a veteran of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces.

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