Underplayed Gems

The Prize (2011)

The Prize poster
Original title
El premio
Directed by
Paula Markovitch
Genre
drama film
Country
Argentina, Mexico, France
Runtime
1h 55m
Rated
G
Rating
6.2 of 10 from 19 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young girl living in a coastal town in Argentina experiences political tension through the adults around her. Her mother is involved with activists, and the girl navigates a world of secrets and danger.

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What happens

The Prize (Spanish: El premio) is a 2011 drama film directed by Paula Markovitch. The film was screened In Competition at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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